Lagat

Lagat Meaning & Origin

About Lagat
The surname Lagat is of Kenyan origin and is commonly found among the Kalenjin people. It is derived from the Kalenjin word "lagat" which means "to run" or "to race." The name is often associated with individuals who have a strong athletic background or are known for their speed and agility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lagat: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 G AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/lagat*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lagat in Braille

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

The name Lagat in braille

How to sign the name Lagat using Sign Language

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

The name Lagat in sign language

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