Layher

Layher Meaning & Origin

About Layher
The surname Layher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leie," meaning "to lay" or "to place." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a layman or a lay brother in a religious order. Over time, the surname Layher may have been adopted by individuals who were involved in laying or placing objects, such as a stonemason or a carpenter.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Layher: 366
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,962
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LHR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 HH ER0
🌐 IPA
/layher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LHR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layher in Braille

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

The name Layher in braille

How to sign the name Layher using Sign Language

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

The name Layher in sign language

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