Greenlee

Topographic

Meaning

One from a green clearing or meadow, combining green with a word for open land.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English elements 'grene' (green) and 'lea' or 'lee' (clearing, meadow, field). The surname indicates topographic origin from a grassy open area.

About the Greenlee Surname

A topographic surname referring to a green clearing or meadow. The name appears in English and Scottish records with modest frequency.

Distribution

Found in England, Scotland, and North America.

Notable Bearers

Rare surname with limited documented notable bearers

People with the Greenlee Surname

H.R. Greenlee

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