Loraine

Loraine Meaning & Origin

About Loraine
The surname Loraine is of French origin and is derived from the place name Lorraine. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "loherain," meaning "dweller at the laurel tree." The name is associated with the region of Lorraine in northeastern France, which has a rich history and cultural heritage. Over time, individuals with the surname Loraine have spread across different parts of the world, carrying their ancestral name with them.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loraine: 187
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loraine 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 Loraine is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L06050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L ER0 EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/lΙ™reΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loraine in Braille

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

The name Loraine in braille

How to sign the name Loraine using Sign Language

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

The name Loraine in sign language

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