Loscher

Loscher Meaning & Origin

About Loscher
The surname Loscher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "loschære," meaning "torchbearer" or "lantern carrier." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who held the role of carrying or lighting torches or lanterns during nighttime activities or processions. The name Loscher may have been given to individuals who worked as torchbearers or may have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for carrying a torch or lantern.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loscher: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LXR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/loscher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LXR', 'LSKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loscher in Braille

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

The name Loscher in braille

How to sign the name Loscher using Sign Language

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

The name Loscher in sign language

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