About Leitman
The surname Leitman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "leyt," meaning "lead" or "guide." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a leader or guide within the Jewish community, such as a synagogue leader or a teacher of religious texts. The name Leitman signifies a person who held a position of authority or provided guidance within the Jewish community.
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The surname Leitman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leitman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Leitman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leitman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.