Gender: Male
Leroy Vinnegar was an American jazz bassist. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, the self-taught Vinnegar established his reputation in Los Angeles, California, during the 1950s and 1960s. His trademark was the rhythmic "walking" bass line, a steady series of ascending or descending notes, and it brought him the nickname "The Walker". Besides his jazz work, he also appeared on a number of soundtracks and pop albums, notably Van Morrison's 1972 album, Saint Dominic's Preview.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 2, 2024
On the name Leroy Vinnegar, Leroy means King.
The name Leroy Vinnegar is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Leroy is commonly found in United States of America, Netherlands, South Africa, and 76 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Leroy is recorded 10,789 times globally, ranking it as the 5,371th most common name worldwide.
Leroy is most prevalent in United States of America, with 4,493 occurrences, making it the 997th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Leroy is found among 1 in every 152 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #997 | 1 : 403 |
| Netherlands | #593 | 1 : 250 |
| South Africa | #1,602 | 1 : 1,826 |
| United Kingdom | #1,468 | 1 : 762 |
| Jamaica | #76 | 1 : 152 |
| France | #3,256 | 1 : 2,970 |
| Canada | #1,745 | 1 : 1,251 |
| Singapore | #2,007 | 1 : 3,403 |
| Germany | #3,052 | 1 : 2,413 |
| Belgium | #2,417 | 1 : 1,992 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leroy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Leroy Vinnegar was an American jazz bassist. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, the self-taught Vinnegar established his reputation in Los Angeles, California, during the 1950s and 1960s. His trademark was the rhythmic "walking" bass line, a steady series of ascending or descending notes, and it brought him the nickname "The Walker". Besides his jazz work, he also appeared on a number of soundtracks and pop albums, notably Van Morrison's 1972 album, Saint Dominic's Preview.
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