Leo

Leo Meaning & Origin

About Leo
The surname Leo is derived from the Latin word "leo," meaning "lion." It is a surname of Italian origin and is often associated with individuals who possess qualities associated with lions, such as strength, courage, and leadership. The name Leo may have been given to someone who displayed these characteristics or was associated with lions in some way.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leo: 8,039
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,423
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.73

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
L
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlioʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leo in Braille

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

The name Leo in braille

How to sign the name Leo using Sign Language

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

The name Leo in sign language

Numerology