Ledig

Ledig Meaning & Origin

About Ledig
The surname Ledig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ledic," meaning "single" or "unmarried." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was unmarried or single, and eventually became a hereditary surname. The name Ledig may have been given to individuals who were unmarried due to their occupation, social status, or personal circumstances.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ledig: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ledig based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ledig is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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LTK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 D IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ledig*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ledig in Braille

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

The name Ledig in braille

How to sign the name Ledig using Sign Language

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

The name Ledig in sign language

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