Leist

Leist Meaning & Origin

About Leist
The surname Leist is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leist," meaning "lazy" or "idle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being lazy or inactive. Over time, this nickname may have evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leist: 2,382
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,904
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.81

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/liΙͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leist in Braille

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

The name Leist in braille

How to sign the name Leist using Sign Language

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

The name Leist in sign language

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