Loser

Loser Meaning & Origin

About Loser
The surname Loser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "loser," meaning "to lose" or "to be defeated." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as unlucky or unsuccessful. Over time, the surname Loser may have been adopted by individuals who wanted to embrace and reclaim the name, or it could have been assigned to those who were associated with losing in a particular context, such as a game or competition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loser: 629
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,721
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈluzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loser in Braille

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

The name Loser in braille

How to sign the name Loser using Sign Language

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

The name Loser in sign language

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