About Lifson
The surname Lifson is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lif" meaning "leaf" or "leafy." It is believed to be an occupational name for someone who worked with leaves, such as a gardener or a gatherer of leaves. The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," making Lifson mean "son of the leaf" or "son of the gatherer of leaves." This surname is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.
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The surname Lifson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lifson 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 Lifson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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