Lit

Lit Meaning & Origin

About Lit
The surname Lit is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese word "lit" (李), which means "plum." It is one of the most common surnames in China and is also found among Chinese communities around the world. The name is associated with qualities such as intelligence, wisdom, and longevity, and is often used as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lit: 188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 T
🌐 IPA
/lɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lit in Braille

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

The name Lit in braille

How to sign the name Lit using Sign Language

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

The name Lit in sign language

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