Leff

Leff Meaning & Origin

About Leff
The surname Leff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leff," meaning "left." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was left-handed or had a left-leaning disposition. The surname Leff is relatively rare and can be found primarily among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leff: 2,161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,959
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.73

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 F
🌐 IPA
/lɛf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leff in Braille

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

The name Leff in braille

How to sign the name Leff using Sign Language

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

The name Leff in sign language

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