Leap Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Leap Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Leap family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 5
Cotton Weaver 3
General Labourer 3
Packing Case Maker 2
Dress Maker 2
? & Violanist Musician 1
Brewer's Bottler 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Cotton Weaver Over Looker 1
Cotton Winder 1
General Servant (domestic) 1
Locomotive Cleaner 1
Slater 1
Umbrella Maker's Assistant 1
Warehouseman (cotton Mill) 1
Boarding House Keeper 1
Brickyard Labourer 1
Coal Miner & Hewer 1
Factory Hand (peak Lead) 1
Foreman (steam Ship) 1
Milliner's Saleswoman 1
Housemaid Domestic 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Domestic Help 1
Tailor Apprentice 1

Leap Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Alpe 0% 1,029
2 Alp 25% 706
3 Leap 100% 468
4 Loop 50% 349
5 Leepe 60% 145
6 Lope 25% 140
7 Loup 50% 127
8 Leape 80% 106

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The surname Leap is the 3rd most popular variant of Alpe.

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