Laythe

Laythe Meaning & Origin

About Laythe
The surname Laythe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "laeth," meaning "barn" or "shed." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a barn or shed. Over time, the name may have been anglicized from various spellings such as Layth, Laith, or Laithe. Today, individuals with the surname Laythe can be found primarily in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Laythe: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L0
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 DH
🌐 IPA
/laythe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L0', 'LT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laythe in Braille

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

The name Laythe in braille

How to sign the name Laythe using Sign Language

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

The name Laythe in sign language

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