About Lichtenwald
The surname Lichtenwald is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "licht" meaning "light" and "wald" meaning "forest." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Lichtenwald can be interpreted as "light forest" or "bright woods." It likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in a forested area that was well-lit or had abundant light.
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The surname Lichtenwald is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lichtenwald 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 Lichtenwald in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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