Legier

Legier Meaning & Origin

About Legier
The surname Legier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "legier," meaning "light" or "nimble." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was agile or quick on their feet. The name Legier may have been given to individuals who excelled in physical activities or had a lively and energetic personality. Over time, the surname Legier has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Legier: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Legier in Braille

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

The name Legier in braille

How to sign the name Legier using Sign Language

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

The name Legier in sign language

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