Lavy

Lavy Meaning & Origin

About Lavy
The surname Lavy is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "levi," meaning "joined" or "attached." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of the biblical tribe of Levi. The Levites were a priestly class in ancient Israel, responsible for religious duties and serving in the temple. Over time, the surname Lavy has spread beyond its original religious context and is now found among individuals of various backgrounds.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lavy: 783
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,986
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 V IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺvi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lavy in Braille

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

The name Lavy in braille

How to sign the name Lavy using Sign Language

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

The name Lavy in sign language

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