Lave

Lave Meaning & Origin

About Lave
The surname Lave is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "lave," meaning "to wash." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a washer or launderer. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for washing clothes or linens, either professionally or within a household setting. Over time, the surname Lave has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lave: 338
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,742
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 V
🌐 IPA
/leΙͺv/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lave in Braille

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

The name Lave in braille

How to sign the name Lave using Sign Language

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

The name Lave in sign language

Numerology