Lilac

Lilac Meaning & Origin

About Lilac
The surname Lilac is derived from the Old French word "lilac" or "lilas," which refers to the flowering plant known for its fragrant purple or white flowers. As a surname, Lilac likely originated as a nickname for someone with a connection to lilac flowers, either due to their physical appearance, occupation, or residence near lilac bushes. The surname Lilac is relatively rare and is primarily found in French-speaking regions.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lilac: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LLK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 L AE2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺˌlΓ¦k/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lilac in Braille

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

The name Lilac in braille

How to sign the name Lilac using Sign Language

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

The name Lilac in sign language

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