About Cleaveland
The surname Cleaveland is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "cleofan" meaning "to cleave" or "to split" and "land" meaning "land." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a split or divided land, such as a boundary or a valley. Over time, variations in spelling occurred, and the surname Cleaveland became more commonly associated with individuals from the North Yorkshire region of England. Today, it is a relatively rare surname found primarily in the United States.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cleaveland based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cleaveland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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