About Lauderdale
The surname Lauderdale is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Lauder," which refers to a town in the Scottish Borders region. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hlaw," meaning "hill," and the Old English word "dun," meaning "fortress." Therefore, the surname Lauderdale can be interpreted to mean "hill fortress" or "fortress on the hill."
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The surname Lauderdale is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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