Makhlouf

Makhlouf Meaning & Origin

About Makhlouf
The surname Makhlouf is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in countries such as Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt. It is derived from the Arabic word "makhlouf" which means "the one who is left behind" or "the one who is left over." The name is often associated with individuals who are descendants of a person who was left behind or remained in a particular place while others migrated or moved away.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Makhlouf: 404
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,512
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Makhlouf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKLF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAKA
🔊 Soundex
M020401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K L AO1 F
🌐 IPA
/makhlouf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M241

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makhlouf in Braille

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

The name Makhlouf in braille

How to sign the name Makhlouf using Sign Language

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

The name Makhlouf in sign language

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