About Leik
The surname Leik is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leich," meaning "corpse" or "dead body." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with the dead, such as a gravedigger or undertaker. Over time, the surname Leik may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a cemetery or had some connection to death-related activities.
The surname Leik is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leik 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 Leik is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leik in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leik using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.