Leidy

Leidy Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leidy: 1,230
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,307
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlidi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leidy in Braille

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

The name Leidy in braille

How to sign the name Leidy using Sign Language

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.

The name Leidy in sign language

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