About Leinen
The surname Leinen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leine," meaning "linen." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or produced linen fabric. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a flax field or a linen market. Overall, the surname Leinen is associated with the linen industry and its various aspects.
The surname Leinen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leinen 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 Leinen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leinen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leinen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.