Lessin

Lessin Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lessin: 251
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,533
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 S IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛsɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lessin in Braille

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

The name Lessin in braille

How to sign the name Lessin using Sign Language

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.

The name Lessin in sign language

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