About Lesly
The surname Lesly is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Leslie, which refers to a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "leas celyn," meaning "garden of holly." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or worked in a holly garden. Over time, the surname Lesly has spread beyond Scotland and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Lesly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lesly 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 Lesly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lesly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.