Last Name Leap

The last name Leap is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "leap," meaning a deep or narrow hollow or depression in the ground. It likely originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived near such a geographical feature. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who was seen as energetic, agile, or lively.

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