Loshaw

Loshaw Meaning & Origin

About Loshaw
The surname Loshaw is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "łoszowy," meaning "of the elk." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place associated with elk or had some connection to elk hunting. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or lived in areas where elk were abundant. Over time, the surname Loshaw has likely undergone various spelling variations and adaptations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loshaw: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loshaw 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
LX
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 SH AH0 W
🌐 IPA
/loshaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LX', 'LXF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loshaw in Braille

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

The name Loshaw in braille

How to sign the name Loshaw using Sign Language

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

The name Loshaw in sign language

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