Lyew

Lyew Meaning & Origin

About Lyew
The surname Lyew is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese character "刘" (Liú). It is a common surname in China and among Chinese diaspora communities. The name is associated with various meanings, including "willow," "flowing," or "to kill." The specific meaning may vary depending on the region and dialect.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lyew: 185
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lyew in Braille

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

The name Lyew in braille

How to sign the name Lyew using Sign Language

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

The name Lyew in sign language

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