Leeper

Leeper Meaning & Origin

About Leeper
The surname Leeper is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "leapere," meaning "dancer" or "runner." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who was a skilled dancer or runner. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their agility or quickness. Overall, the surname Leeper signifies a person with a lively and nimble nature.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leeper: 6,593
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5281
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.24

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlipΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leeper in Braille

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

The name Leeper in braille

How to sign the name Leeper using Sign Language

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

The name Leeper in sign language

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