Lenig

Lenig Meaning & Origin

About Lenig
The surname Lenig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lenec," meaning "lazy" or "idle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being lazy or indolent. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lenig: 514
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,237
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 N IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛnɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lenig in Braille

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

The name Lenig in braille

How to sign the name Lenig using Sign Language

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

The name Lenig in sign language

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