Leites

Leites Meaning & Origin

About Leites
The surname Leites is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "Levi," meaning "joined" or "attached." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from the biblical tribe of Levi, which was traditionally associated with religious duties and the priesthood. The name Leites is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leites: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/leites*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leites in Braille

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

The name Leites in braille

How to sign the name Leites using Sign Language

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

The name Leites in sign language

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