Luy

Luy Meaning & Origin

About Luy
The surname Luy is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "lǚ," which means "travel" or "journey." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is often associated with individuals who have a familial or ancestral connection to China. The name Luy may signify a family's historical involvement in trade, migration, or a desire for exploration and adventure.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Luy: 667
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,073
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Luy in Braille

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

The name Luy in braille

How to sign the name Luy using Sign Language

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

The name Luy in sign language

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