Lyga

Lyga Meaning & Origin

About Lyga
The surname Lyga is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "łyga," which means "flail" in Polish. It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a flail maker or used a flail in their profession. Flails were agricultural tools used for threshing grain, consisting of a wooden handle with a swinging stick attached to it. The surname Lyga likely originated from the association with this occupation and was passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lyga: 322
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lyga 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

📇 Metaphone
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/lyga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

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