Luchs

Luchs Meaning & Origin

About Luchs
The surname Luchs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "luch," meaning "lynx." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the lynx, such as agility, stealth, or keen eyesight. The surname Luchs may have been given to hunters, trappers, or individuals who exhibited lynx-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Luchs: 310
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,200
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKS
🗽 NYSIIS
LAC
🔊 Soundex
L0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 CH IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/luchs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Luchs in Braille

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

The name Luchs in braille

How to sign the name Luchs using Sign Language

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

The name Luchs in sign language

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