Lavender

Lavender Meaning & Origin

About Lavender
The surname Lavender is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "lavendre," meaning "lavender." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a lavender field or worked as a grower or seller of lavender. The name may also have been given as a nickname for someone with a pale or purplish complexion, reminiscent of the color of lavender flowers. Overall, the surname Lavender is associated with the herb lavender and its various uses, as well as the characteristics or occupation of those who were associated with it.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lavender: 7,744
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4583
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.63

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LFNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0105306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 V AH0 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΓ¦vΙ™ndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lavender in Braille

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

The name Lavender in braille

How to sign the name Lavender using Sign Language

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

The name Lavender in sign language

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