Lovelace

Lovelace Meaning & Origin

About Lovelace
The surname Lovelace is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "lof" meaning "praise" and "lacu" meaning "play, sport." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from a place called Lovelace, which no longer exists. The name may have also been given as a nickname to someone who was known for their playful or sportive nature. Overall, the surname Lovelace signifies someone who is praised or known for their playful qualities.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lovelace: 13,787
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.67

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lovelace 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LFLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0104020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 V L EY2 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ™vˌleΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lovelace in Braille

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

The name Lovelace in braille

How to sign the name Lovelace using Sign Language

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

The name Lovelace in sign language

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