About Lick
The surname Lick is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lich," meaning "left." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was left-handed or had a physical characteristic associated with the left side of the body. Over time, the surname Lick may have also been used as a metonymic occupational name for a tailor or seamstress, as the German word "lich" can also mean "left" in the sense of "remaining fabric."
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The surname Lick is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lick based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lick in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lick using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.