Leitzel

Leitzel Meaning & Origin

About Leitzel
The surname Leitzel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Leitzel, which is a diminutive form of the name Leit, meaning "leader" or "ruler." It is likely that the surname Leitzel was originally used as a nickname for someone who held a position of leadership or authority. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leitzel: 880
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,411
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LTSL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LASA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L03204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 T Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺtzΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LTSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leitzel in Braille

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

The name Leitzel in braille

How to sign the name Leitzel using Sign Language

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

The name Leitzel in sign language

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