Lupin

Lupin Meaning & Origin

About Lupin
The surname Lupin is derived from the Latin word "lupinus," meaning "wolf-like." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with wolves, such as fierceness, cunning, or loyalty. The name Lupin may have also been used to denote someone who lived in an area inhabited by wolves or had a connection to these animals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lupin: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LPN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlupən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lupin in Braille

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

The name Lupin in braille

How to sign the name Lupin using Sign Language

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

The name Lupin in sign language

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