Leavenworth

Topographic

Meaning

A settlement or enclosure associated with leavening or rising, or a place name element.

Etymology

Derived from Old English elements: 'leafen' or 'leofan' (to leave or remain) combined with 'worth' (an enclosure or settlement). The name likely originated as a topographic surname from a specific place in England.

About the Leavenworth Surname

A topographic surname derived from an English place name, indicating a settlement or enclosure. The surname is particularly associated with American history through Fort Leavenworth in Kansas.

Distribution

Primarily found in the United States, particularly associated with Kansas and historical westward expansion.

Notable Bearers

Henry Leavenworth, American military officer and founder of Fort Leavenworth

People with the Leavenworth Surname

Elias Warner Leavenworth

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