Lorraine

Lorraine Meaning & Origin

About Lorraine
The surname Lorraine is of French origin and is derived from the region of Lorraine in northeastern France. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "Laurus," meaning "laurel," which symbolizes honor and victory. The surname Lorraine is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the Lorraine region or who have adopted the name as a tribute to their heritage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lorraine: 941
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lorraine 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 Lorraine 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 Lorraine in Braille

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

The name Lorraine in braille

How to sign the name Lorraine using Sign Language

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

The name Lorraine in sign language

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