About Ledden
The surname Ledden is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Leathlobhair, meaning "descendant of Leathlobhair." Leathlobhair is a personal name composed of the elements "leath," meaning "half," and "lobhar," meaning "leper." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a physical deformity or was associated with leprosy. Over time, the surname Ledden has evolved and is now primarily found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.
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The surname Ledden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ledden based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ledden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ledden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.