Lebreton

Lebreton Meaning & Origin

About Lebreton
The surname Lebreton is of French origin and is derived from the word "le breton," meaning "the Breton." It is an occupational surname that was originally used to denote someone from Brittany, a region in northwest France. The name likely originated as a nickname or a way to distinguish individuals who hailed from this specific region. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Lebreton can be found worldwide, particularly in French-speaking countries and regions influenced by French culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lebreton: 556
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,555
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LPRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0160305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 B R IH0 T AA0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛbrɪtɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LPRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lebreton in Braille

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

The name Lebreton in braille

How to sign the name Lebreton using Sign Language

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

The name Lebreton in sign language

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