Lekas

Lekas Meaning & Origin

About Lekas
The surname Lekas is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "lekas," meaning "fast" or "quick." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their speed or agility. The name may have been given to individuals who excelled in activities requiring quickness, such as running or sports. Over time, the surname Lekas became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to swiftness or rapidity.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lekas: 498
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43369
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LKS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 K AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈlikΙ™z/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lekas in Braille

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

The name Lekas in braille

How to sign the name Lekas using Sign Language

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

The name Lekas in sign language

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