LEAKE

Also recorded as Le'Ake, Le'ake

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Leake

Leake is a surname of Old English origin, believed to have derived from various place names such as Leake in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. The name is thought to have originated from the Old English word "leac," meaning a stream or watercourse.

Historically, the Leake surname has been predominantly found in regions of England such as Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire, with records of the name dating back to the medieval period.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Leake include Sir John Leake, a distinguished British admiral who served in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, playing a key role in major naval conflicts including the War of Spanish Succession.

The Leake surname has continued to be passed down through generations, reflecting the enduring ties to British heritage and family lineage. Today, individuals with the surname Leake can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and history.

There are approximately 2,355 people named Leake in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,680th most common surname in Britain. Around 36 in a million people in Britain are named Leake.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Christopher
David
John
Martin
Michael
Paul
Richard
Robert
Stephen

Female

Alison
Claire
Diane
Elizabeth
Helen
Karen
Margaret
Mary
Patricia
Pauline
Sarah
Shirley
Susan

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