About Lefferts
The surname Lefferts is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Leffert, which itself is a variant of the name Leffard. Leffert is a patronymic name, meaning it is formed by adding the suffix "-s" to the father's name, resulting in "son of Leffard." The name Leffard is composed of the elements "lef," meaning "dear" or "beloved," and "hard," meaning "strong" or "brave." Therefore, the surname Lefferts can be interpreted to mean "son of the beloved and strong one."
The surname Lefferts is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lefferts 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 Lefferts in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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