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Cleveland

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkliːv.lənd/
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Meaning & History

Derived from a place name meaning "cliff land" in Old English.

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Rootsclif + land
Given Name DescendantCleveland(English)
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Entry added January 21, 2022

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