About Cleavenger
The surname Cleavenger is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cleofan" meaning "to cleave" or "to split." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a woodcutter or a person who split wood. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a prominent cleaving or splitting point, such as a cliff or a ravine. Overall, the surname Cleavenger signifies a connection to the occupation or geographical feature related to cleaving or splitting.
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The surname Cleavenger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cleavenger 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 Cleavenger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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