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Legge - Leimbach

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Lehman

Lehman is a surname of German origin that has a number of variant spellings, including Lehmann, Lehemann and Lehenmann, among others. This name was likely first used to describe an individual who worked for the lord of the manor in exchange for his land. The term used to describe this situation would be “villein” which, of course, was later phased out in favor of “rent.” One of the first records of this surname was Johannes Lehenmann of Wolfach in 1317.

2nd most Common Surname in this Range: Leigh

Leigh is a surname of Old English origin that dates back to the pre-seventh century. It is likely derived from the word “leah,” meaning a wood clearing or a narrow pathway. It may also be derived from a number of towns of the same name in Berkshire, Cheshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire. Some of the earliest records of this name include Liffild de Lega of Essex in 1176 and Pagan a la Legh in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1208.

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