Jan Lesher
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Jan Lesher is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jan is a feminine given name of English origin. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation. The surname Lesher: Brian Lesher (born 1971), Belgian baseball player Dean Lesher (1903–1993), American newspaper publisher Edgar J. Lesher (1914–1998), American aircraft designer John Lesher (producer) (born 1966), American film producer John Vandling Lesher (1866–1932), American politician Michael Lesher (born 1951), American geologist Robert O. Lesher (born 1921), American judge Jan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Jan
English
Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
Surname: Lesher
English
Brian Lesher (born 1971), Belgian baseball player Dean Lesher (1903–1993), American newspaper publisher Edgar J. Lesher (1914–1998), American aircraft designer John Lesher (producer) (born 1966), American film producer John Vandling Lesher (1866–1932), American politician Michael Lesher (born 1951), American geologist Robert O. Lesher (born 1921), American judge
Geographic Distribution
The first name Jan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Jan by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Jan Lesher
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jan Lesher:
Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.
Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Jan?
- The first name Jan originates from English. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
- When was Jan most popular?
- The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Lesher?
- The surname Lesher originates from English. Brian Lesher (born 1971), Belgian baseball player Dean Lesher (1903–1993), American newspaper publisher Edgar J. Lesher (1914–1998), American aircraft designer John Lesher (producer) (born 1966), American film producer John Vandling Lesher (1866–1932), American politician Michael Lesher (born 1951), American geologist Robert O. Lesher (born 1921), American judge
- How common is the surname Lesher?
- The surname Lesher is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.