Laite

Laite Meaning & Origin

About Laite
The surname Laite is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "layt" or "laite," meaning "light" or "bright." It is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name may also have been given to someone who had a cheerful or optimistic disposition. Over time, the surname Laite has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laite: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 T
🌐 IPA
/laite*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laite in Braille

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

The name Laite in braille

How to sign the name Laite using Sign Language

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

The name Laite in sign language

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