Lorimer

Lorimer Meaning & Origin

About Lorimer
The surname Lorimer is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lorimer," which refers to a maker of bits, spurs, and other metal fittings for horses. The name was originally occupational, indicating someone who worked as a blacksmith or metalworker specializing in equestrian equipment. Over time, the surname Lorimer has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to this specific trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lorimer: 887
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRMR
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L060506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 R IH0 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɔrɪmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lorimer in Braille

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

The name Lorimer in braille

How to sign the name Lorimer using Sign Language

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

The name Lorimer in sign language

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