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.
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The surname Leath is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Leath in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.