Leiter

Leiter Meaning & Origin

About Leiter
The surname Leiter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leiter," meaning "ladder" or "staircase." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or used ladders or stairs. The name may have been given to carpenters, builders, or individuals who worked in construction or related trades. Over time, the surname Leiter has spread to various countries and can be found among people of different ethnic backgrounds.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leiter: 2,468
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺtΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leiter in Braille

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

The name Leiter in braille

How to sign the name Leiter using Sign Language

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

The name Leiter in sign language

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