Lesher

Lesher Meaning & Origin

About Lesher
The surname Lesher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leschære," meaning "glutton." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a hearty appetite or a person who worked in a food-related profession. Over time, the surname Lesher has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lesher: 4,070
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,144
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LXR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lesher in Braille

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

The name Lesher in braille

How to sign the name Lesher using Sign Language

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

The name Lesher in sign language

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