Leckie

Leckie Meaning & Origin

About Leckie
The surname Leckie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "leac" meaning "flat stone" or "slab." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent flat stone or a stone monument. The name Leckie may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy nature, likening them to the solidity of a stone. Over time, the surname Leckie has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a recognizable Scottish surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leckie: 1,129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22707
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leckie 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 Leckie in Braille

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

The name Leckie in braille

How to sign the name Leckie using Sign Language

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

The name Leckie in sign language

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