About Legett
The surname Legett is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "legat" or "legate," which means "ambassador" or "deputy." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who acted as a representative or deputy for a higher authority, such as a bishop or a lord. Over time, the surname Legett has evolved and can be found in various spellings, including Legat, Legate, and Leggett.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Legett 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 Legett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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