About Lief
The surname Lief is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Lief, which means "beloved" or "dear" in Dutch. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Lief. The name Lief is often associated with affection and endearment, reflecting the positive qualities attributed to individuals with this surname.
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The surname Lief is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lief 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 Lief is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lief in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lief using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.