Leacock

Leacock Meaning & Origin

About Leacock
The surname Leacock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "leac," meaning "leek," and the suffix "-cock," which was a common element in medieval surnames. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either grew or sold leeks. Over time, the surname Leacock has evolved and can now be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leacock: 753
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,889
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LKK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 K AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈliˌkΙ‘k/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LKK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leacock in Braille

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

The name Leacock in braille

How to sign the name Leacock using Sign Language

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

The name Leacock in sign language

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