Layon

Layon Meaning & Origin

About Layon
The surname Layon is of French origin and is derived from the word "lai," meaning "song" or "poem" in Old French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for composing or singing songs or poems. The surname Layon is relatively rare and is primarily found in France and its former colonies.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Layon: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/layon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layon in Braille

The image below is how to represent Layon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Layon in braille

How to sign the name Layon using Sign Language

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

The name Layon in sign language

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