Leith

Leith Meaning & Origin

About Leith
The surname Leith is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Leith" in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hlith," meaning "slope" or "hillside." As a surname, Leith is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the Leith area or who have adopted the name as a result of migration or other circumstances.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leith: 2,448
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,642
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.83

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
L0
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 TH
🌐 IPA
/liΞΈ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('L0', 'LT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leith in Braille

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

The name Leith in braille

How to sign the name Leith using Sign Language

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

The name Leith in sign language

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