Lamey

Lamey Meaning & Origin

About Lamey
The surname Lamey is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "lame," meaning "lame" or "limping." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Lamey can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in France and its former colonies.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lamey: 1,178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 M IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺmi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lamey in Braille

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

The name Lamey in braille

How to sign the name Lamey using Sign Language

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

The name Lamey in sign language

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