Leslein

Leslein Meaning & Origin

About Leslein
The surname Leslein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lesel," meaning "to read." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in reading or had a connection to books, such as a scribe, scholar, or librarian. Over time, the surname Leslein may have been passed down through generations, signifying a family's association with literacy or education.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leslein: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSLN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 S L AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/leslein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leslein in Braille

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

The name Leslein in braille

How to sign the name Leslein using Sign Language

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

The name Leslein in sign language

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