Leeson

L1E1E1S1O1N1
/ˈliː.sən/

proper noun

A surname originating as a matronymic.

UncommonScrabble 6

Meanings

proper noun

alternative Leason

  1. A surname originating as a matronymic.

Origin

From a Middle English diminutive of the given name Lettice + -son.

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Cite this entry
APA

Leeson. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Leeson

MLA

“Leeson.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Leeson. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Leeson,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Leeson.

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