Losen

Losen Meaning & Origin

About Losen
The surname Losen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "losen," meaning "to cast lots" or "to draw." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who was involved in the practice of casting lots or drawing for decision-making purposes. Over time, the surname Losen may have also been adopted by individuals who were associated with games of chance or gambling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Losen: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Losen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 Z AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/losen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Losen in Braille

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

The name Losen in braille

How to sign the name Losen using Sign Language

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

The name Losen in sign language

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