Leggins

Leggins Meaning & Origin

About Leggins
The surname Leggins is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "leggin," which referred to a type of protective garment worn on the legs. It is believed that the surname Leggins was originally used to describe someone who made or wore such leg coverings. Over time, the name evolved into Leggins and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Leggins can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leggins: 494
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43651
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKNS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 G IH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/leggins*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leggins in Braille

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

The name Leggins in braille

How to sign the name Leggins using Sign Language

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

The name Leggins in sign language

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