Luger

Luger Meaning & Origin

About Luger
The surname Luger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "luge," meaning "a liar" or "deceiver." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was known for being deceitful or untrustworthy. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Luger may have had ancestors who were either known for their dishonesty or were simply given the name as a form of irony or jest.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Luger: 670
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33941
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlugər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKR', 'LJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Luger in Braille

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

The name Luger in braille

How to sign the name Luger using Sign Language

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

The name Luger in sign language

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