Surname · Vietnamese origin
Le
Meaning
The surname Le means Dawn, multitude (黎).
Origin
Vietnamese
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Le
Lê derives from the character 黎; the Lê dynasty was Vietnam’s longest-ruling.
What kind of surname is Le?
Le is a clan name surname. It belongs to the Vietnamese naming tradition — you can read how Vietnamese surnames were formed on our Vietnamese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Le
You may also see this surname written as:
- Lê
Other Vietnamese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Le mean?
The surname Le means Dawn, multitude (黎). Lê derives from the character 黎; the Lê dynasty was Vietnam’s longest-ruling.
Where does the surname Le come from?
Le is a surname of Vietnamese origin.
What kind of surname is Le?
Le is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Le?
Variant spellings of Le include Lê.
What are other Vietnamese surnames?
Other Vietnamese surnames include Bui, Dang, Do, Hoang, Ly, Ngo.