Lyttle

Lyttle Meaning & Origin

About Lyttle
The surname Lyttle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "litel," meaning "small" or "little." It was originally used as a nickname for a person of small stature or someone who was considered to be of little importance. Over time, the surname Lyttle became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lyttle: 1,986
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lyttle in Braille

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

The name Lyttle in braille

How to sign the name Lyttle using Sign Language

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

The name Lyttle in sign language

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