Lyerly

Lyerly Meaning & Origin

About Lyerly
The surname Lyerly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "leger," meaning "a bed" or "a resting place." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a bed or resting place, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for their love of sleep or relaxation. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Lyerley or Lierley.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lyerly: 1,245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,092
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lyerly 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 ER0 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺΙ™rli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lyerly in Braille

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

The name Lyerly in braille

How to sign the name Lyerly using Sign Language

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

The name Lyerly in sign language

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