Layug

Layug Meaning & Origin

About Layug
The surname Layug is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "layug" which means "to lean" or "to incline." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated from a person or family who lived near or owned a property that had a noticeable inclination or slope. The surname Layug signifies a connection to a geographical feature and is common among Filipino families.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Layug: 456
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,647
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 Y UW0
🌐 IPA
/layug*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layug in Braille

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

The name Layug in braille

How to sign the name Layug using Sign Language

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

The name Layug in sign language

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