Lecates

Lecates Meaning & Origin

About Lecates
The surname Lecates is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "le cat," meaning "the cat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had cat-like qualities or characteristics, such as agility or stealth. The surname Lecates is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lecates: 651
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34707
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKTS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH0 K EY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/lɪˈkeɪts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lecates in Braille

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

The name Lecates in braille

How to sign the name Lecates using Sign Language

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

The name Lecates in sign language

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