About Lessa
The surname Lessa is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "leça," which refers to a type of rock or stone. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name may have lived near or worked with this type of rock. Over time, the surname Lessa has spread to different parts of the world through migration and has become a relatively common surname among Portuguese-speaking communities.
The surname Lessa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lessa 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 Lessa is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lessa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lessa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.