About Leightner
The surname Leightner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leitner," meaning "cartwright" or "wagon maker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the construction or repair of carts and wagons. The name Leightner signifies a person's ancestral connection to this specific trade or profession.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leightner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Leightner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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