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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Here's how to represent Cleavenger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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