Where Does the Lea Surname Come From?

The last name Lea is another written form of Lee, a well-known English family name.

Lea is listed among the recognised spellings of Lee. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

There is no single Lea family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Research your Lea family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.