About Leyh
The surname Leyh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ley," meaning "meadow" or "pasture." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or pasture. The suffix "-h" is a common Germanic ending indicating a place or location. Therefore, the surname Leyh can be interpreted as "one who dwells or works near a meadow."
The surname Leyh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Leyh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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