Lessen

Lessen Meaning & Origin

About Lessen
The surname Lessen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lesin," meaning "to teach" or "to instruct." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a teacher or someone involved in education. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their knowledge or expertise in a particular subject or for their ability to impart knowledge to others. Over time, the surname Lessen has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lessen: 197
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lessen in Braille

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

The name Lessen in braille

How to sign the name Lessen using Sign Language

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

The name Lessen in sign language

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