LEIPER
Leiper
Leiper is a Scottish surname of toponymic origin, deriving from the place name Leyperstown or Leprown in Ayrshire, Scotland. The name Leiper is recorded as early as the 14th century in Scotland, mainly in the regions of Ayrshire and Lanarkshire.
The Leiper family has a long history in Scotland and has been associated with various notable individuals and achievements. The Leiper name has spread beyond Scotland, and there are Leiper families in England and other countries, primarily stemming from Scottish migration.
The etymology of the surname Leiper comes from the Old English and Old Norse roots, meaning "leaping water" or "salmon pool." This suggests a possible connection to areas with natural water features or fishing locations.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Leiper have been involved in various professions and activities, including agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship. Over time, the name has evolved and diversified, with different branches of the Leiper family establishing themselves in different regions.
Today, the surname Leiper continues to be found in Scotland, England, and around the world, with descendants of the original Scottish lineage carrying on the name and its heritage. It remains a distinctive and recognisable Scottish surname with a rich history and cultural significance.
There are approximately 1,277 people named Leiper in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,099th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Leiper.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- William
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Arlene
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Susan
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
- Lapaire
- Lapar
- Lapare
- Laper
- Lapere
- Lapeyre
- Lapier
- Lapierre
- Lapper
- Lauper
- Leaper
- Leeper
- Leipe
- Leipert
- Leipper
- Leper
- Lepera
- Lepere
- Lepert
- Lepez
- Lepora
- Lepore
- Lepori
- Leppar
- Lepper
- Lepperd
- Leppert
- Leppier
- Leppor
- Lepre
- Lepri
- Lieper
- Lipari
- Liper
- Lipper
- Loeper
- Looper
- Loper
- Lopera
- Lopper
- Lopperi
- Louper
- Lupari
- Luper
- Lupper
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