Leichner

Leichner Meaning & Origin

About Leichner
The surname Leichner is of German origin and is derived from the word "leich," meaning "corpse" or "dead body." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who worked 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 were associated with funeral services.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leichner: 402
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,723
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LXNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LACA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L020506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 K N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺknΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LXNR', 'LKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leichner in Braille

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

The name Leichner in braille

How to sign the name Leichner using Sign Language

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

The name Leichner in sign language

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