Loudon

Loudon Meaning & Origin

About Loudon
The surname Loudon is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Loudoun, which is located in Ayrshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "Lugdun," meaning "fort of Lugus," referring to the Celtic god of commerce and craftsmanship. The surname Loudon therefore signifies a person who hailed from the region of Loudoun in Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loudon: 1,680
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,933
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AW1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaʊdΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loudon in Braille

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

The name Loudon in braille

How to sign the name Loudon using Sign Language

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

The name Loudon in sign language

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