Surnames that begin with the letter 'L'

Explore a list of 8,354 surnames starting with the letter 'L'

Lea
The surname Lea has multiple origins and meanings. In English, it is derived from the Middle English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing. It could have been a topographic name for someone who li...
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Leab
The surname Leab is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "leabaidh," meaning "bed" or "resting place." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived...
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Leabo
The surname Leabo is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "liath" meaning "grey" or "grey-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone with grey hair or a pe...
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Leach
The surname Leach is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "leche" or "lechee," which means a physician or healer. Alternatively, it could be...
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Leachman
The surname Leachman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "lece" meaning "physician" or "healer." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who practiced medicin...
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Leacock
The surname Leacock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "leac," meaning "leek," and the suffix "-cock," which was a common element in medieval surnames. It is believed to hav...
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Lead
The surname Lead is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hlēde," meaning "loud" or "noisy." It was likely a nickname given to someone who was boisterous or talkative. The surnam...
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Leadbeater
The surname Leadbeater is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "ledbeter," which means a person who leads or guides others. The name likely origi...
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Leadbetter
The surname Leadbetter is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "lede" meaning "lead" and "beorht" meaning "bright." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals w...
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Leader
The surname Leader is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "leed" or "ledere," meaning a person who leads or guides others. It is an occupational surname given to someone who ...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'L'

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