Lightbody

Lightbody Meaning & Origin

About Lightbody
The surname Lightbody is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "lyht" meaning "light" and "bodi" meaning "body." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a slender or agile physique, or perhaps someone who had a bright or radiant personality. The name Lightbody may also have been given to individuals who worked with light, such as a candle maker or a person who carried torches. Overall, the surname Lightbody signifies a physical or personal attribute related to lightness or brightness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lightbody: 908
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26795
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTPT
🗽 NYSIIS
LAGA
🔊 Soundex
L02031030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 T B AH0 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/lightbody*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L231

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lightbody in Braille

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

The name Lightbody in braille

How to sign the name Lightbody using Sign Language

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

The name Lightbody in sign language

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