About Leggs
The surname Leggs is likely derived from the Middle English word "leg," meaning "leg." It is a descriptive surname that would have been given to someone with a distinctive or notable leg, such as a person with long or strong legs. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who had a particular gait or manner of walking. The surname Leggs is therefore likely to have originated as a descriptive or occupational name for someone with a leg-related characteristic.
The surname Leggs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leggs 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 Leggs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leggs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leggs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.