About Lessly
The surname Lessly is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gille Fhaolain," meaning "son of the servant of St. Fillan." St. Fillan was a 7th-century Scottish saint, and the name Lessly indicates a connection to his religious service. Over time, the name has evolved into various spellings, including Lessly, Leslie, and Lesley. Today, individuals with the surname Lessly can trace their ancestry back to Scotland and may have a historical association with the veneration of St. Fillan.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lessly based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lessly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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