Lafoy

Lafoy Meaning & Origin

About Lafoy
The surname Lafoy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "foi," meaning "faith." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their faithfulness or trustworthiness. The name may have been given to individuals who were reliable or steadfast in their commitments or beliefs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lafoy: 450
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 F OY1
🌐 IPA
/lɑˈfɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lafoy in Braille

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

The name Lafoy in braille

How to sign the name Lafoy using Sign Language

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

The name Lafoy in sign language

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