About Gleave
The surname Gleave is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gleofan," meaning "to cleave" or "to split." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a woodcutter or a carpenter. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a wooded area or a place where timber was harvested. Overall, the surname Gleave signifies a connection to the woodworking or timber industry in medieval England.
The surname Gleave is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gleave 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 Gleave in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gleave using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.