Loayza

Loayza Meaning & Origin

About Loayza
The surname Loayza is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Basque word "loa" meaning "mud" or "clay." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify individuals who lived near or worked with clay or mud. The surname Loayza is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in Peru and Bolivia, where it has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loayza: 893
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,110
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LS
🗽 NYSIIS
LASA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OY1 Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/loayza*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loayza in Braille

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

The name Loayza in braille

How to sign the name Loayza using Sign Language

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

The name Loayza in sign language

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