Lafoe

Lafoe Meaning & Origin

About Lafoe
The surname Lafoe is of French origin and is derived from the word "fauve," meaning "wildcat" or "tawny." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a wild or untamed nature. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited characteristics associated with a wildcat, such as agility, fierceness, or independence. Over time, the surname Lafoe has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lafoe: 451
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47107
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 F OW1
🌐 IPA
/lɑˈfoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lafoe in Braille

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

The name Lafoe in braille

How to sign the name Lafoe using Sign Language

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

The name Lafoe in sign language

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