About Lessin
The surname Lessin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lesse," meaning "less" or "smaller." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone of small stature or someone who was considered to be of lesser importance or significance. The surname Lessin may have been given to individuals as a way to distinguish them from others with similar names or to highlight their physical or social characteristics.
The surname Lessin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lessin 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 Lessin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lessin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lessin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.