Lux

Lux Meaning & Origin

About Lux
The surname Lux is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "luchs," meaning "lynx." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the lynx, such as keen eyesight or agility. Over time, Lux became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now found predominantly in Germany and Luxembourg.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lux: 5,796
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,940
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.96

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 K S
🌐 IPA
/ləks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lux in Braille

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

The name Lux in braille

How to sign the name Lux using Sign Language

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

The name Lux in sign language

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