Samuel Leitch

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Leitch — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Leitch is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Samuel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel. The surname Leitch: Alfred Alexander Leitch (1894–1954), Canadian military pilot Archibald Leitch (1865–1939), Scottish architect Barry Leitch (born 1970), Scottish video game music composer Bill Leitch, Canadian curler; see List of teams on the 2011–12 World Curling Tour Billy Leitch (1895–1963), Irish footballer Brendon Leitch (born 1999), New Zealand racing driver Cecil Leitch (1891–1977), English golfer Damon Leitch (born 1992), New Zealand racing driver David Leitch (director) (born 1975), American director and stuntman David Leitch (politician) (1923–1988), Australian politician David Leitch (settler) (1753. Samuel is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 459K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Samuel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Samuel

Meaning: God has heard

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.

Surname: Leitch

Irish

Alfred Alexander Leitch (1894–1954), Canadian military pilot Archibald Leitch (1865–1939), Scottish architect Barry Leitch (born 1970), Scottish video game music composer Bill Leitch, Canadian curler; see List of teams on the 2011–12 World Curling Tour Billy Leitch (1895–1963), Irish footballer Brendon Leitch (born 1999), New Zealand racing driver Cecil Leitch (1891–1977), English golfer Damon Leitch (born 1992), New Zealand racing driver David Leitch (director) (born 1975), American director and stuntman David Leitch (politician) (1923–1988), Australian politician David Leitch (settler) (1753.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Samuel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Samuel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Samuel Leitch

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 Samuel Leitch:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Personality Number

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 Samuel?
The first name Samuel originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.
When was Samuel most popular?
The name Samuel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Leitch?
The surname Leitch originates from Irish. Alfred Alexander Leitch (1894–1954), Canadian military pilot Archibald Leitch (1865–1939), Scottish architect Barry Leitch (born 1970), Scottish video game music composer Bill Leitch, Canadian curler; see List of teams on the 2011–12 World Curling Tour Billy Leitch (1895–1963), Irish footballer Brendon Leitch (born 1999), New Zealand racing driver Cecil Leitch (1891–1977), English golfer Damon Leitch (born 1992), New Zealand racing driver David Leitch (director) (born 1975), American director and stuntman David Leitch (politician) (1923–1988), Australian politician David Leitch (settler) (1753.
What are the origins of the name Samuel Leitch?
The name Samuel Leitch combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Leitch originates from Irish.
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