Loster

Loster Meaning & Origin

About Loster
The surname Loster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lost," meaning "to lose" or "to be lost." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was forgetful or prone to losing things. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Loster may have inherited it from an ancestor who was known for being forgetful or absent-minded.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loster: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/loster*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loster in Braille

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

The name Loster in braille

How to sign the name Loster using Sign Language

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

The name Loster in sign language

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