Lye
Lye Meaning & Origin
About Lye
The surname Lye is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "hlēg," meaning "shelter" or "sheltered place," indicating that the original bearers of the name may have lived near or in a sheltered location. Another possibility is that it is derived from the Old English word "hlēg," meaning "grave" or "burial mound," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a burial site. Additionally, Lye could also be a variant spelling of the surname Lee, which is derived from the Old English word "lēah," meaning "wood" or "clearing," indicating that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a wood or clearing.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lye is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lye: 435
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 48530
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.15
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lye 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lye in Braille
The image below is how to represent Lye in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lye using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lye using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
