Leslie

Leslie Meaning & Origin

About Leslie
The surname Leslie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Leslie" in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "leas celyn," meaning "garden of holly." The name was first used as a surname by the Leslie family, who were prominent in Scottish history and held various titles and lands. Over time, the surname Leslie has spread beyond Scotland and is now found in different parts of the world.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leslie: 25,078
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,417
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.5

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LSL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ›sli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leslie in Braille

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

The name Leslie in braille

How to sign the name Leslie using Sign Language

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

The name Leslie in sign language

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