About Leitao
The surname Leitao is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Portuguese word "leitão," meaning "suckling pig" or "piglet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either raised or sold pigs or had some association with them. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Leitao can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Portugal and its former colonies.
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The surname Leitao is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leitao 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 Leitao is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leitao in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leitao using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.