Leip

Leip Meaning & Origin

About Leip
The surname Leip is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leip" or "leib," meaning "body" or "trunk." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy physique. Over time, the surname Leip has evolved and may have been adopted by various families for different reasons, making it difficult to pinpoint a specific meaning for every individual with this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leip: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LP
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 P
🌐 IPA
/leip*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leip in Braille

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

The name Leip in braille

How to sign the name Leip using Sign Language

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

The name Leip in sign language

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