Leckenby
Leckenby Meaning & Origin
About Leckenby
The surname Leckenby is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements. The first part, "leck," is believed to come from the Old Norse word "leikr," meaning "play" or "game." The second part, "by," is a common element in English place names, derived from the Old Norse word "byr," meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Leckenby likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a place associated with games or play, such as a recreational area or a farm where games were played.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Leckenby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Leckenby: 261
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 74141
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.09
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leckenby 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Leckenby in Braille
Here's how to represent Leckenby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Leckenby using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Leckenby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
