Loyko

Loyko Meaning & Origin

About Loyko
The surname Loyko is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the given name "Levko," which is a diminutive form of "Lev," meaning "lion" in Ukrainian. As a surname, Loyko likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Levko. The name may have been bestowed upon an ancestor due to their perceived qualities associated with a lion, such as strength, courage, or leadership. Today, individuals with the surname Loyko can be found primarily in Ukraine and other countries with Ukrainian diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loyko: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loyko based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OY1 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/loyko*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loyko in Braille

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

The name Loyko in braille

How to sign the name Loyko using Sign Language

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

The name Loyko in sign language

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