Lester Monroe
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Lester Monroe is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lester is a masculine given name of English origin. Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Given name Surname Middle name H. Lester Hooker (1921–1999), American college basketball and baseball coach Leicester, a city in England pronounced the same way as "Lester" The surname Monroe: Alan H. Monroe (1903–1975), professor, creator of Monroe's motivated sequence Alexander W. Monroe (1817–1905), American politician and Confederate States Army officer Bill Monroe (1911–1996), American musician Burt Monroe (1930–1994), American ornithologist Christopher Monroe (born 1965), American physicist Craig Monroe (born 1977), American MLB baseball player Darryl Monroe (born 1986), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Del Monroe (1932–2009), American film, television and stage actor Earl Monroe (born 1944), American Hall of Fame basketball player Greg Monro. Lester is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 137K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lester reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Lester
Meaning: from Leicester
English
Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Given name Surname Middle name H. Lester Hooker (1921–1999), American college basketball and baseball coach Leicester, a city in England pronounced the same way as "Lester"
Surname: Monroe
English
Alan H. Monroe (1903–1975), professor, creator of Monroe's motivated sequence Alexander W. Monroe (1817–1905), American politician and Confederate States Army officer Bill Monroe (1911–1996), American musician Burt Monroe (1930–1994), American ornithologist Christopher Monroe (born 1965), American physicist Craig Monroe (born 1977), American MLB baseball player Darryl Monroe (born 1986), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Del Monroe (1932–2009), American film, television and stage actor Earl Monroe (born 1944), American Hall of Fame basketball player Greg Monro.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Lester is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Lester by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Lester Monroe
- Lester B. Pearson (senior civil servant, 1897)
- Les Paul (banjoist, 1915)
- Johnny Nash (songwriter, 1940)
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 Lester Monroe:
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
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 Lester?
- The first name Lester originates from English. Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Given name Surname Middle name H. Lester Hooker (1921–1999), American college basketball and baseball coach Leicester, a city in England pronounced the same way as "Lester"
- When was Lester most popular?
- The name Lester reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Monroe?
- The surname Monroe originates from English. Alan H. Monroe (1903–1975), professor, creator of Monroe's motivated sequence Alexander W. Monroe (1817–1905), American politician and Confederate States Army officer Bill Monroe (1911–1996), American musician Burt Monroe (1930–1994), American ornithologist Christopher Monroe (born 1965), American physicist Craig Monroe (born 1977), American MLB baseball player Darryl Monroe (born 1986), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Del Monroe (1932–2009), American film, television and stage actor Earl Monroe (born 1944), American Hall of Fame basketball player Greg Monro.
- How common is the surname Monroe?
- The surname Monroe is shared by approximately 55K people worldwide.