Lechman

Lechman Meaning & Origin

About Lechman
The surname Lechman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lech," meaning "leek." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who grew or sold leeks. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a physical resemblance to a leek or possessed qualities associated with the vegetable, such as being tall and slender. Over time, the surname Lechman has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lechman: 553
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,717
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lechman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKMN
🗽 NYSIIS
LACNA
🔊 Soundex
L020505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 K M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛkmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lechman in Braille

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

The name Lechman in braille

How to sign the name Lechman using Sign Language

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

The name Lechman in sign language

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