About Leske
The surname Leske is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lesche," meaning "hatchet" or "cleaver." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a woodcutter or a butcher. The name Leske may also have been given to someone who possessed the qualities associated with a hatchet, such as being strong or determined.
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The surname Leske is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leske based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Leske in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leske using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.