About Woodlief
The surname Woodlief is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wudu" meaning "wood" and "leof" meaning "dear" or "beloved." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Woodlief can be interpreted as "beloved of the wood" or "dear to the woods." It likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with woodlands.
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The surname Woodlief is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woodlief 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 Woodlief in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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