Leicher

Leicher Meaning & Origin

About Leicher
The surname Leicher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leich," meaning "corpse" or "dead body." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with corpses, such as a gravedigger or undertaker. Over time, the surname Leicher may have also been given to individuals who had a pale or deathly appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leicher: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LXR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/leicher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LXR', 'LKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leicher in Braille

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

The name Leicher in braille

How to sign the name Leicher using Sign Language

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

The name Leicher in sign language

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