Vietnamese surname
Name of the Le dynasty
Clan or community name
Lê is a major Vietnamese surname and the name of the Lê dynasty, which ruled Vietnam for much of the period from 1428 to 1789. The name became widespread through association with the dynasty and subsequent adoption. It ranks among the top Vietnamese surnames.
It remains common in Vietnam and among the diaspora. The surname is linked with one of the longest-lasting Vietnamese dynasties.
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Name of the Le dynasty. Linked to the Le dynasty, one of Vietnam's longest-ruling royal houses.
Le is a Vietnamese-origin surname. Popularity varies widely by country and region, and the same surname can be common in one place and rare in another.
Yes. Surnames, especially occupational and descriptive ones like this, were often adopted independently by many unrelated families who happened to share a trade, appearance, or location.
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