Lura

Lura Meaning & Origin

About Lura
The surname Lura is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "lúra," meaning "to lure" or "to deceive." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was cunning or sly. Over time, the surname Lura has become a family name passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to individuals who possessed these characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lura: 347
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlʊrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lura in Braille

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

The name Lura in braille

How to sign the name Lura using Sign Language

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

The name Lura in sign language

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