About Leme
The surname Leme is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "leme," which means "rudder" in Portuguese. It is a topographic or occupational surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with rudders, such as a boat builder or sailor. The name Leme may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be a guiding force or leader within their community.
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The surname Leme is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leme 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 Leme is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leme in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leme using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.