Leitgeb

Leitgeb Meaning & Origin

About Leitgeb
The surname Leitgeb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leit" meaning "lead" or "guide," and "geb" meaning "gift." Therefore, the surname Leitgeb can be interpreted to mean "gifted leader" or "one who leads with skill and talent." It is likely that this surname was originally bestowed upon individuals who held positions of leadership or were known for their exceptional abilities in guiding and leading others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leitgeb: 262
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,911
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leitgeb based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTJP
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L03201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 T G IH0 B
🌐 IPA
/leitgeb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTJP', 'LTKP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L321

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leitgeb in Braille

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

The name Leitgeb in braille

How to sign the name Leitgeb using Sign Language

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

The name Leitgeb in sign language

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