Lesser
Lesser Meaning & Origin
About Lesser
The surname Lesser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lëzzar," meaning "lesser" or "smaller." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was of small stature or had a diminutive personality. The name may have also been given to distinguish between two individuals with the same given name, with one being the "lesser" or younger of the two. Over time, the surname Lesser has spread to various countries and is now found among different ethnic groups.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lesser is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lesser: 3,686
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 8,885
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.25
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lesser 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 Lesser is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lesser in Braille
Here's how to represent Lesser in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lesser using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lesser using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
