Leger

Leger Meaning & Origin

About Leger
The surname Leger is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "leger," meaning "light" or "nimble." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was agile or quick on their feet. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Leger can be found worldwide, particularly in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leger: 10,221
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,497
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LJR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LJR', 'LKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leger in Braille

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

The name Leger in braille

How to sign the name Leger using Sign Language

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

The name Leger in sign language

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