Leab

Leab Meaning & Origin

About Leab
The surname Leab is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "leabaidh," meaning "bed" or "resting place." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a bed or resting place, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for their comfort or hospitality. The surname Leab is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leab: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LP
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/leab*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leab in Braille

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

The name Leab in braille

How to sign the name Leab using Sign Language

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

The name Leab in sign language

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