About Leidy
The surname Leidy is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leit" meaning "gentle" or "kind." It is believed to have originally been a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who possessed these qualities. Over time, the surname Leidy has evolved and spread to various regions, including the United States, where it is predominantly found today.
The surname Leidy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leidy 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 Leidy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leidy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leidy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.