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.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

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: 18054
  • 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

📇 Metaphone
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 K
🌐 IPA
/laɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

Braille Representation

Here's how to represent the name Lyke using braille.

Braille representation of Lyke

Sign Language Hand Signs

Here's how you can use sign language to sign the name Lyke.

Sign language representation of Lyke

Numerology