Lecain

Lecain Meaning & Origin

About Lecain
The surname Lecain is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "cain" meaning "dog." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed dog-like characteristics or behavior. The name may have been given to individuals who were loyal, protective, or exhibited traits associated with dogs. Over time, the surname Lecain has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lecain: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lecain 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 IH0 K EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/lecain*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lecain in Braille

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

The name Lecain in braille

How to sign the name Lecain using Sign Language

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

The name Lecain in sign language

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