Laye

Laye Meaning & Origin

About Laye
The surname Laye is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "laye," meaning "a song or a poem," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was a singer or a poet. Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling of the surname Lee, which is derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning "a clearing or a meadow." In this case, the name may have been given to someone who lived near a meadow or a clearing. The exact meaning of the surname Laye may vary depending on its specific origin and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laye: 635
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35447
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laye 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
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1
🌐 IPA
/leɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

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