About Leiner
The surname Leiner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Leineweber," meaning "linen weaver." It is a compound word combining "lein," which refers to linen, and "weber," meaning weaver. The surname Leiner likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who worked in the linen industry, weaving linen fabric. Over time, the name evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Leiner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leiner 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 Leiner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leiner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.