Looser

Looser Meaning & Origin

About Looser
The surname Looser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "losen," meaning "to loosen" or "to release." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a locksmith or a person who had the authority to release prisoners. Over time, the surname Looser may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was seen as carefree or lacking in responsibility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Looser is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Looser: 283
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,392
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Looser based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Looser is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlusər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Looser in Braille

Here's how to represent Looser in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Looser in braille

How to sign the name Looser using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Looser using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Looser in sign language

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