About Leigh
The surname Leigh is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "leah," which means "clearing" or "meadow." As a surname, Leigh can refer to someone who lived near a meadow or clearing, or it can be a locational surname indicating a person's origin from one of the many places in England named Leigh. Additionally, Leigh can also be a variant spelling of the surname Lee, which has a separate etymology and can mean "dweller by the wood" or "clearing." Overall, the surname Leigh is associated with a connection to nature and open spaces.
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The surname Leigh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leigh 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 Leigh is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leigh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leigh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.