Lorge

Lorge Meaning & Origin

About Lorge
The surname Lorge is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lurc," meaning "lurker" or "ambusher." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was secretive or stealthy in nature. Over time, the surname Lorge became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lorge: 637
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,345
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 R JH
🌐 IPA
/lɔrʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRJ', 'LRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lorge in Braille

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

The name Lorge in braille

How to sign the name Lorge using Sign Language

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

The name Lorge in sign language

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