Leftwich

Leftwich Meaning & Origin

About Leftwich
The surname Leftwich is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "lyft," meaning "left," and "wic," meaning "dwelling" or "settlement." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived in or near a settlement to the left of another prominent feature, such as a river or a road. Over time, the surname Leftwich has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leftwich: 3,712
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,822
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leftwich based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LFTX
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L013020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 F T W IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛftwɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFTX', 'LFTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L132

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leftwich in Braille

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

The name Leftwich in braille

How to sign the name Leftwich using Sign Language

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

The name Leftwich in sign language

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