Leong

Leong Meaning & Origin

About Leong
The surname Leong is of Chinese origin and is commonly found among people of Chinese descent. It is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese character "梁" (liáng), which means "bridge" or "beam." The surname Leong is often associated with qualities such as strength, stability, and support, reflecting the symbolism of a bridge or beam. It is a relatively common surname among Chinese communities worldwide.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leong: 9,094
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 NG
🌐 IPA
/lɛŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leong in Braille

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

The name Leong in braille

How to sign the name Leong using Sign Language

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

The name Leong in sign language

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