Leichman

Leichman Meaning & Origin

About Leichman
The surname Leichman 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 may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a cemetery or had some connection to death-related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leichman: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LXMN
🗽 NYSIIS
LACNA
🔊 Soundex
L020505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 K M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/leichman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LXMN', 'LKMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leichman in Braille

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

The name Leichman in braille

How to sign the name Leichman using Sign Language

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

The name Leichman in sign language

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