Leydig

Leydig Meaning & Origin

About Leydig
The surname Leydig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leitich," meaning "active" or "energetic." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was hardworking or industrious. Over time, individuals with the surname Leydig may have passed down this name to their descendants, resulting in its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leydig: 383
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,913
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leydig based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 D IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/leydig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leydig in Braille

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

The name Leydig in braille

How to sign the name Leydig using Sign Language

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

The name Leydig in sign language

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