Lycke

Lycke Meaning & Origin

About Lycke
The surname Lycke is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "lyki," meaning "body" or "corpse." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a strong or robust physique. Over time, the surname Lycke has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lycke: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 K
🌐 IPA
/lycke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lycke in Braille

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

The name Lycke in braille

How to sign the name Lycke using Sign Language

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

The name Lycke in sign language

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