Lesh History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Lesh surname is derived from the Old English word "laece" meaning "leech," and indicating "one who used leeches to let blood," that is, a blood-letter or physician. Early Origins of the Lesh familyThe surname Lesh was first found in Stirlingshire where they held a family seat. The deep roots of the name appear to be in an area around Falkirk and there are many early recordings of the name although it is also recorded in Lanarkshire with the early spelling of Leechman was a sobriquet for a doctor. In fact, there is a claim on record of one Leechman who held many estates and who was Medicus Regis, the King's Leech, and, it is intimated, was the ancestor of the all the Leechmans. Oddly, in their later border relationships, the Leishmans became more oriented toward the clergy. William Leischman was prior of Fogo in 1465. 1 Early History of the Lesh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lesh research. Another 45 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1435, 1550 and 1644 are included under the topic Early Lesh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lesh Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Leechman, Leishman, Leeshman, Leischman, Leisman, Leachman, Leychman, Leighchman, Liechman, Leesman and many more. Early Notables of the Lesh familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lesh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lesh RankingIn the United States, the name Lesh is the 15,767th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lesh Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Lesh Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Industriae manus Motto Translation: The gift of industry.
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