Lytes

Lytes Meaning & Origin

About Lytes
The surname Lytes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hlid," meaning "gate" or "barrier." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a gate or barrier. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Lytes. The surname Lytes is relatively rare and is primarily found in the southwestern region of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lytes: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/lytes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lytes in Braille

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

The name Lytes in braille

How to sign the name Lytes using Sign Language

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

The name Lytes in sign language

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