Gender: Male
Leonard Black was born a slave in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and was separated from his family by the age of six. He escaped after 20 years of slavery. In 1847 he wrote The Life and Sufferings of Leonard Black: A Fugitive from Slavery. With encouragement and support, he became a Baptist minister, preaching in Boston, Providence, and Nantucket before becoming minister of First Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 13, 2024
On the name Leonard Black, Leonard means Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Like a Lion, Lion Strength, Lion-hearted, Strong as the Lion, Lion, Brave, Hardy. Black means Dark, Dark Skinned.
The name Leonard Black is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leonard is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Italy, and 91 more countries.
Find meaning of the name Leonard Black with our Meaning Finder:
Learn how to pronounce Leonard Black correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Leonard Black correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Leonard Black with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Leonard Black might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Leonard Black spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Leonard is recorded 25,042 times globally, ranking it as the 2,597th most common name worldwide.
Leonard is most prevalent in United States of America, with 5,213 occurrences, making it the 887th most popular name in the country.
In Albania, the name Leonard is found among 1 in every 66 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #887 | 1 : 347 |
| South Africa | #515 | 1 : 601 |
| Italy | #1,118 | 1 : 514 |
| Nigeria | #947 | 1 : 830 |
| United Kingdom | #1,064 | 1 : 493 |
| Albania | #46 | 1 : 66 |
| France | #2,102 | 1 : 1,552 |
| Singapore | #503 | 1 : 731 |
| Malaysia | #1,796 | 1 : 2,665 |
| Germany | #979 | 1 : 514 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leonard from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Leonard Black was born a slave in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and was separated from his family by the age of six. He escaped after 20 years of slavery. In 1847 he wrote The Life and Sufferings of Leonard Black: A Fugitive from Slavery. With encouragement and support, he became a Baptist minister, preaching in Boston, Providence, and Nantucket before becoming minister of First Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia.
Find the ideal nickname for Leonard Black (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Leonard Black? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Leonard Black. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.