Lancey

Lancey Meaning & Origin

About Lancey
The surname Lancey is of French origin and is derived from the word "lance," which refers to a long weapon used in medieval warfare. It is believed that the surname Lancey was originally a nickname given to someone who was skilled in handling a lance or had a connection to the weapon. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Lancey may have ancestors who were skilled warriors or had a connection to the military.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lancey: 378
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 N S IY0
🌐 IPA
/lancey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lancey in Braille

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

The name Lancey in braille

How to sign the name Lancey using Sign Language

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

The name Lancey in sign language

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