LEED
Surname: Leed
Origin and Meanings
Leed is an English surname derived from the Old English word "hlīed", meaning a slope or incline. The name likely originated as a toponymic surname, used to identify individuals who lived near a sloping hill or incline. Variants of the surname include Lead, Lede, and Leede.
Distribution
The surname Leed is relatively rare, with most occurrences found in the north of England. Historical records show concentrations of the name in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the surrounding regions.
Notable Individuals
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Trivia
The Leed surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Leed, Lead, Lede, and Leede. This diversity in spelling can sometimes make tracing the lineage of individuals with this surname a challenging task for genealogists.
There are approximately 44 people named Leed in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Leed.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Sean
Female
Similar and related surnames
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