Leiker

Leiker Meaning & Origin

About Leiker
The surname Leiker 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 corpses, such as a gravedigger or undertaker. Over time, the surname Leiker has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

🌍 Origin
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Leiker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Leiker: 1,973
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,979
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leiker 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 Leiker is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺkΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leiker in Braille

Here's how to represent Leiker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Leiker in braille

How to sign the name Leiker using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Leiker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Leiker in sign language

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