Lajoy

Lajoy Meaning & Origin

About Lajoy
The surname Lajoy is of French origin and is derived from the word "joie," meaning "joy" in English. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was cheerful, lively, or brought happiness to others. The name may have been given to individuals who had a particularly joyful or optimistic disposition. Over time, the surname Lajoy has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lajoy: 230
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lajoy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LJ
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 JH OY1
🌐 IPA
/lajoy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LJ', 'LH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lajoy in Braille

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

The name Lajoy in braille

How to sign the name Lajoy using Sign Language

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

The name Lajoy in sign language

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