Greenleaf

Greenleaf Meaning & Origin

About Greenleaf
The surname Greenleaf is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "grene" meaning "green" and "leaf" meaning "leaf." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent green leafy tree or a place with abundant green foliage. The name Greenleaf signifies a connection to nature and is often associated with individuals who are vibrant, lively, and possess a strong connection to the environment.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Greenleaf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Greenleaf: 3,954
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,373
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Greenleaf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Greenleaf is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRNLF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G605401
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IY1 N L IY2 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrinˌlif/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRNLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Greenleaf in Braille

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

The name Greenleaf in braille

How to sign the name Greenleaf using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Greenleaf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Greenleaf in sign language

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