About Leier
The surname Leier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leier," meaning "lyre" or "harp." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who played the lyre or worked as a musician. Over time, the surname Leier may have been adopted by families whose ancestors were associated with musical professions or had a musical talent.
The surname Leier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leier 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 Leier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.