Lurie

Lurie Meaning & Origin

About Lurie
The surname Lurie is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lur," meaning "leaf." It is a topographic or ornamental surname, typically given to someone who lived near or was associated with a leafy or wooded area. The name Lurie is common among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lurie: 2,405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,821
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.82

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlʊri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lurie in Braille

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

The name Lurie in braille

How to sign the name Lurie using Sign Language

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

The name Lurie in sign language

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