About Lefear
The surname Lefear is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "leof" meaning "dear" or "beloved," and "fearr" meaning "ferry." Therefore, the surname Lefear is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was dear or beloved and worked as a ferryman or lived near a ferry crossing. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated in the medieval period and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Lefear is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lefear 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 Lefear in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lefear using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.