Leyk

Leyk Meaning & Origin

About Leyk
The surname Leyk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leic" or "leich," meaning "corpse" or "dead body." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with corpses, such as a gravedigger or undertaker. Over time, the surname Leyk may have also been adopted by families who lived near a cemetery or had some connection to death-related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leyk: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/leyk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leyk in Braille

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

The name Leyk in braille

How to sign the name Leyk using Sign Language

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

The name Leyk in sign language

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