Loui

Loui Meaning & Origin

About Loui
The surname Loui is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese character "雷" (Léi), meaning "thunder." It is a relatively common surname among Chinese communities, particularly in southern China and overseas Chinese communities. The name Loui signifies strength, power, and the awe-inspiring force of thunder, reflecting the cultural significance of these qualities in Chinese tradition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loui: 420
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/loui*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loui in Braille

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

The name Loui in braille

How to sign the name Loui using Sign Language

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

The name Loui in sign language

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