About Leicester
The surname Leicester is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "Ligora-ceaster," meaning "Roman town on the River Ligore." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from the city of Leicester in the East Midlands of England. The name has variations in spelling, including Lester and Lyster, and is most commonly found in the United Kingdom.
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The surname Leicester is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leicester 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 Leicester is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leicester in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leicester using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.