Lei

Lei Meaning & Origin

About Lei
The surname Lei has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Chinese, Lei is a surname derived from the character 雷 (léi), meaning "thunder." It is a relatively common surname in China and is associated with strength and power. In Italian, Lei is a word meaning "you" in the singular form, used as a polite way of addressing someone. As a surname, its meaning may vary depending on the specific family history and origin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lei: 7,504
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,726
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.54

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1
🌐 IPA
/leɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lei in Braille

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

The name Lei in braille

How to sign the name Lei using Sign Language

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

The name Lei in sign language

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