Luv

Luv Meaning & Origin

About Luv
The surname Luv is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "lufu," meaning love. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Luv." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their loving or affectionate nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Luv can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Luv: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 V
🌐 IPA
/luv*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Luv in Braille

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

The name Luv in braille

How to sign the name Luv using Sign Language

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

The name Luv in sign language

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