Leeman

Leeman Meaning & Origin

About Leeman
The surname Leeman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "leofman," meaning "beloved man" or "dear friend." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the son of a man named Leofman. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to become Leeman. The surname Leeman suggests a familial connection to someone who was regarded as a beloved or dear friend within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leeman: 2,653
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,801
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leeman 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 Leeman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlimΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leeman in Braille

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

The name Leeman in braille

How to sign the name Leeman using Sign Language

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

The name Leeman in sign language

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