Leggin

Leggin Meaning & Origin

About Leggin
The surname Leggin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "leggin," which referred to a type of protective covering for the leg. It is believed that the surname Leggin was originally an occupational name for someone who made or sold leggings. Over time, the name may have been adopted by individuals who wore or were associated with leggings, or it could have been given as a nickname to someone with long or thin legs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leggin: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 G IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/leggin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leggin in Braille

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

The name Leggin in braille

How to sign the name Leggin using Sign Language

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

The name Leggin in sign language

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