TheNameDBLeger
DescriptiveMeaning
Derived from the Old French 'leger' meaning 'light' or 'agile,' describing someone with these qualities.
Etymology
The surname originates from Old French 'legier' meaning 'light' in weight or movement. It was applied as a descriptive surname to individuals who were nimble, quick, or of slight build.
About the Leger Surname
A common French descriptive surname indicating lightness or agility, used since medieval times. The name has spread widely through French emigration and colonial expansion.
Distribution
Widespread in France and French-speaking regions, with significant presence in Canada, the United States, and other former French colonies.
Notable Bearers
Fernand Léger (French painter), Jules Léger (Canadian Governor General)