Lacy

Lacy Meaning & Origin

About Lacy
The surname Lacy is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "laci," meaning "lace" or "net." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or sold lace or a person who wore lace garments. Over time, the surname Lacy became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Lacy can be found worldwide, often with variations in spelling.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lacy: 23,110
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,559
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.83

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺsi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lacy in Braille

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

The name Lacy in braille

How to sign the name Lacy using Sign Language

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

The name Lacy in sign language

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