Layugan

Layugan Meaning & Origin

About Layugan
The surname Layugan is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Ilocano language. It is a toponymic surname, meaning it is derived from a specific place or geographical feature. In this case, Layugan is believed to be derived from the Ilocano word "layug," which means "slope" or "hillside." Therefore, the surname Layugan likely originated from a person or family who lived near or on a slope or hillside.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Layugan: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Layugan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 G W AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/layugan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layugan in Braille

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

The name Layugan in braille

How to sign the name Layugan using Sign Language

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

The name Layugan in sign language

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