Leathery

Leathery Meaning & Origin

About Leathery
The surname Leathery is derived from the Middle English word "lether," meaning leather. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked with or dealt in leather goods. The name may have been given to individuals involved in tanning, shoemaking, or leatherworking. Over time, the surname Leathery has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leathery: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
L0R
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L03060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 DH ER0 IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ›Γ°Ι™ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('L0R', 'LTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leathery in Braille

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

The name Leathery in braille

How to sign the name Leathery using Sign Language

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

The name Leathery in sign language

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