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.
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The surname Leslie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Leslie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.