Leao

Leao Meaning & Origin

About Leao
The surname Leao is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Portuguese word "leΓ£o," meaning "lion." It is a surname commonly found in Portugal and Brazil. The name Leao likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who possessed qualities associated with a lion, such as strength, courage, or leadership.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leao: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
L
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/leao*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leao in Braille

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

The name Leao in braille

How to sign the name Leao using Sign Language

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

The name Leao in sign language

Numerology