About Wordlaw
The surname Wordlaw is of English origin and is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "word" meaning "enclosure" or "fenced area" and "hlaw" meaning "hill." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wordlaw can be interpreted as "dweller by the enclosed hill." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a specific geographical feature such as a hill or a hillside enclosure.
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The surname Wordlaw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wordlaw 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 Wordlaw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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