Losh

Losh Meaning & Origin

About Losh
The surname Losh is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ljotr," meaning "ugly" or "hideous." Over time, this name evolved into various forms, including Losh. The surname Losh likely originated as a nickname for someone with unattractive or peculiar features. It is important to note that surnames often have multiple origins and meanings, and individual family histories may vary.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Losh: 1,725
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,624
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LX
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 SH
🌐 IPA
/lɑʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Losh in Braille

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

The name Losh in braille

How to sign the name Losh using Sign Language

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

The name Losh in sign language

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