About Leiken
The surname Leiken is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "leykhn," meaning "to lick." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a habit of licking their lips or had a fondness for licking. Surnames like Leiken often originated from personal characteristics or behaviors and were used to distinguish individuals within a community.
The surname Leiken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leiken 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 Leiken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leiken using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.