Lessner

Lessner Meaning & Origin

About Lessner
The surname Lessner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lesener," meaning "reader" or "scholar." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in reading or scholarly activities. Over time, the surname Lessner may have been adopted by individuals who were literate or had connections to education or intellectual pursuits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lessner: 822
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28909
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSNR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛsnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lessner in Braille

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

The name Lessner in braille

How to sign the name Lessner using Sign Language

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

The name Lessner in sign language

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