Lykens

Lykens Meaning & Origin

About Lykens
The surname Lykens is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "Lijckens," which means "little corpse" or "little dead body." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was small or frail in stature. The name may have also been used as a reference to someone who worked in a profession related to death or burial, such as a gravedigger or undertaker.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lykens: 492
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43811
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lykens 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
LKNS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 K AH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaɪkənz/
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('LKNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L252

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