About Leistra
The surname Leistra is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Leijster, which means "falcon" in Dutch. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Leijster. The name may have been given to individuals who had characteristics associated with a falcon, such as being swift or agile. Over time, the surname Leistra has become a distinct family name, passed down through generations.
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The surname Leistra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leistra 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 Leistra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leistra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.