Layaou

Layaou Meaning & Origin

About Layaou
The surname Layaou is of French origin and is derived from the Occitan word "laiau," meaning "a small stream or brook." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a small stream or brook. The name Layaou is relatively rare and is primarily found in southwestern France.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Layaou: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/layaou*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layaou in Braille

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

The name Layaou in braille

How to sign the name Layaou using Sign Language

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

The name Layaou in sign language

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