Lorr

Lorr Meaning & Origin

About Lorr
The surname Lorr is of German origin and is derived from the word "Lor," which means "laurel" in German. The laurel tree has long been associated with honor, victory, and distinction, and the surname Lorr likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed these qualities or had a connection to the laurel tree. Over time, the surname Lorr has been passed down through generations, becoming a family name that represents the ancestral lineage and heritage of those who bear it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lorr: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/lorr*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lorr in Braille

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

The name Lorr in braille

How to sign the name Lorr using Sign Language

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

The name Lorr in sign language

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