About Leitner
The surname Leitner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leitner," meaning "one who lives near a slope or hillside." It is an occupational surname that was given to people who lived or worked on or near a hill or slope. The name Leitner is fairly common in German-speaking regions and variations of the surname can be found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
The surname Leitner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leitner 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 Leitner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leitner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.