Leal

Leal Meaning & Origin

About Leal
The surname Leal is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the word "leal" which means "loyal" or "faithful" in both languages. As a surname, Leal was often given to individuals who were known for their loyalty, trustworthiness, and fidelity. It is a relatively common surname in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, reflecting the importance placed on these qualities in their cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Leal features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Leal: 35,958
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 969
  • Frequency per 100k people: 12.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/lil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leal in Braille

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

The name Leal in braille

How to sign the name Leal using Sign Language

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

The name Leal in sign language

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