Lavoy

Lavoy Meaning & Origin

About Lavoy
The surname Lavoy is of French origin and is derived from the word "lavoir," meaning "washhouse" or "laundry." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked at or owned a washhouse or laundry facility. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for washing clothes or linens in a communal setting, such as a village or town. Over time, the surname Lavoy has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lavoy: 1,039
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lavoy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 V OY1
🌐 IPA
/ləˈvɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lavoy in Braille

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

The name Lavoy in braille

How to sign the name Lavoy using Sign Language

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

The name Lavoy in sign language

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