Leaman

Leaman Meaning & Origin

About Leaman
The surname Leaman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "leofman," meaning "beloved man" or "dear friend." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the son of a man named Leofman. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to become Leaman. Today, individuals with the surname Leaman can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leaman: 2,468
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlimΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leaman in Braille

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

The name Leaman in braille

How to sign the name Leaman using Sign Language

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

The name Leaman in sign language

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