Leckey

Leckey Meaning & Origin

About Leckey
The surname Leckey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Leisce," meaning "son of the lazy one." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being lazy or idle. Over time, the name evolved into Leckey and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Leckey can be found primarily in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leckey: 564
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39052
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leckey 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
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leckey in Braille

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

The name Leckey in braille

How to sign the name Leckey using Sign Language

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

The name Leckey in sign language

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