Laver

Laver Meaning & Origin

About Laver
The surname Laver is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "laefer," which means "a person who washes or scours." It could have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a launderer or cleaner. Alternatively, it may have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a stream or watercourse, as "laefer" could also refer to a small stream. The surname Laver is relatively rare and is found mainly in the southern regions of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laver: 658
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,427
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺvΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laver in Braille

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

The name Laver in braille

How to sign the name Laver using Sign Language

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

The name Laver in sign language

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