Gender: Male
Leonard Maffei was a champion bicycle racer in the United States during the 1930s. Born Leonardo E. Marzigliano in Providence, Rhode Island, he raced under his mother's maiden name because his own name was too long to fit on a jersey. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Maffei raced throughout the Northeast during the heyday of American bicycle racing in venues like Madison Square Garden and the Coney Island Velodrome. He won the New York state championship three times, in 1933's Junior division and the Senior title in 1936 and 1937. Leonard's accomplishments also include riding an antique bicycle on national television.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 13, 2024
On the name Leonard Maffei, Leonard means Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Like a Lion, Lion Strength, Lion-hearted, Strong as the Lion, Lion, Brave, Hardy.
The name Leonard Maffei 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.
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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 Maffei was a champion bicycle racer in the United States during the 1930s. Born Leonardo E. Marzigliano in Providence, Rhode Island, he raced under his mother's maiden name because his own name was too long to fit on a jersey. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Maffei raced throughout the Northeast during the heyday of American bicycle racing in venues like Madison Square Garden and the Coney Island Velodrome. He won the New York state championship three times, in 1933's Junior division and the Senior title in 1936 and 1937. Leonard's accomplishments also include riding an antique bicycle on national television.
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