Laven

Laven Meaning & Origin

About Laven
The surname Laven is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "laefn," meaning "remnant" or "survivor." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered a survivor or a resilient individual. The name may have also been given to someone who was the last surviving member of their family or community. Over time, the surname Laven has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laven: 547
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,082
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LFN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0105
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺvΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laven in Braille

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

The name Laven in braille

How to sign the name Laven using Sign Language

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

The name Laven in sign language

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