Leuci

Leuci Meaning & Origin

About Leuci
The surname Leuci is of Italian origin and is derived from the ancient Celtic tribe known as the Leuci. The Leuci were a Gallic tribe that inhabited the region of modern-day Lorraine in France. The name Leuci is believed to have originated from the Celtic word "leuk," meaning "bright" or "shining." Over time, individuals with the surname Leuci may have migrated to different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. Today, the surname Leuci is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Italy and the surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leuci: 229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/leuci*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leuci in Braille

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

The name Leuci in braille

How to sign the name Leuci using Sign Language

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

The name Leuci in sign language

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