TheNameDBLeib
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Yiddish word 'leib' meaning 'body' or 'life,' used as a given name that became a surname.
Etymology
The surname comes from the Yiddish 'leib' (from Hebrew 'chay' meaning 'life'), which was used as a given name in Jewish communities. It later became a surname, sometimes with patronymic suffixes.
About the Leib Surname
A Yiddish surname derived from a given name meaning 'life' or 'body,' common among Ashkenazi Jewish communities. The name reflects Jewish naming traditions and has spread through Jewish diaspora communities.
Distribution
Found primarily among Jewish populations in Central and Eastern Europe, with significant presence in Israel and North America.
Notable Bearers
Moni Leib (Yiddish poet)