Lurch

Lurch Meaning & Origin

About Lurch
The surname Lurch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lurz" or "lurch," meaning "awkward" or "clumsy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was physically uncoordinated or had a clumsy gait. Over time, this nickname may have evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Lurch can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lurch: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
LRX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
LA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
L0620
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
L ER1 CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/lษ™rสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('LRX', 'LRK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lurch in Braille

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

The name Lurch in braille

How to sign the name Lurch using Sign Language

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

The name Lurch in sign language

Numerology