Ledger
Ledger Meaning & Origin
About Ledger
The surname Ledger is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle English word "leger," meaning "bed" or "couch," and was likely used as a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of beds or bedding. Another possibility is that it originated from the Old English word "lacu," meaning "stream" or "watercourse," and was used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a water channel or a river. The surname Ledger may also have originated from the Old English personal name "Leodegar," meaning "people's spear." Overall, the meaning of the surname Ledger is likely to vary depending on its specific historical context and geographical origin.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Ledger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Ledger: 2,132
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 14096
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.72
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ledger 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 Ledger in Braille
Here's how to represent Ledger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Ledger using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Ledger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
