How common is the Leonard surname?

There are approximately 250,000 people with the surname Leonard in the United States.

Are there Leonard soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1,730 soldiers with the Leonard surname appear in Civil War records.

Leonard

Q: What does the surname Leonard mean?

The surname Leonard means "Brave as a lion, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'lion' and 'brave' or 'strong'.". It is of Germanic origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Brave as a lion, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'lion' and 'brave' or 'strong'.

Etymology

Composed of the Old High German elements 'leo' (lion) and 'hard' (brave or strong). The name was popularized by Saint Leonard and subsequently became used as both a given name and surname.

About the Leonard Surname

Leonard functions as both a given name and surname, particularly in Germanic and Romance-speaking regions. As a surname, it typically indicates descent from someone named Leonard.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 250,000 bearers in the United States #228 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germanic-speaking regions, France, Italy, and areas of European settlement.

Leonard Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Leonard Surname

A. Leonard

A.M. Leonard

A.W. Leonard

Artie Leonard

Clifford Leonard

Dutch Leonard

Harry Leonard

Major

Hewy Leonard