Layel

Layel Meaning & Origin

About Layel
The surname Layel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "laiel" or "layel," meaning "loyal" or "faithful." It is likely that the surname was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who was known for their loyalty or faithfulness. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Layel: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/layel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layel in Braille

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

The name Layel in braille

How to sign the name Layel using Sign Language

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

The name Layel in sign language

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