Laidlaw

Laidlaw Meaning & Origin

About Laidlaw
The surname Laidlaw is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English words "laed" meaning "path" or "way" and "law" meaning "hill." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near a hill or path. Over time, the name Laidlaw has become associated with individuals who were responsible for maintaining or overseeing a particular path or route.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laidlaw: 1,858
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,700
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 D L AO2
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺˌdlΙ”/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LTL', 'LTLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laidlaw in Braille

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

The name Laidlaw in braille

How to sign the name Laidlaw using Sign Language

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

The name Laidlaw in sign language

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