About Leatherwood
The surname Leatherwood is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a place called Leatherwood, which is believed to have derived its name from the Old English words "lether" meaning "leather" and "wudu" meaning "wood." The name may have been given to someone who lived near a forest with trees that were suitable for tanning leather or had a profession related to leatherworking.
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The surname Leatherwood is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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