Leath

Leath Meaning & Origin

About Leath
The surname Leath is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "laed" or "leath," meaning "a path" or "a way." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a pathway or a road. The name may also have been occupational, referring to someone who worked as a guide or a road builder. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname have included Leath, Leathe, Leeth, and Leith.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leath: 3,372
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
L0
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 TH
🌐 IPA
/liΞΈ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('L0', 'LT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leath in Braille

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

The name Leath in braille

How to sign the name Leath using Sign Language

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

The name Leath in sign language

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