Leister

Leister Meaning & Origin

About Leister
The surname Leister is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "leister," which refers to a three-pronged spear used for fishing. The name was likely originally occupational, given to someone who made or used leisters. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Leister can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leister: 2,952
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,800
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.0

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlistΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leister in Braille

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

The name Leister in braille

How to sign the name Leister using Sign Language

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

The name Leister in sign language

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