Lyke

Lyke Meaning & Origin

About Lyke
The surname Lyke is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "lic," meaning "body" or "corpse." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a strong or sturdy physique. Over time, the surname Lyke has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Like or Lycett.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lyke: 1,545
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,054
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 K
🌐 IPA
/laΙͺk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lyke in Braille

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

The name Lyke in braille

How to sign the name Lyke using Sign Language

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

The name Lyke in sign language

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