A surname typically referring to someone with fresh or youthful characteristics, or historically a person associated with green plants or forests.
English compound from 'green' (color/freshness) and 'leaf' (foliage). Likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone with a connection to nature, forests, or who had a youthful appearance.
Like many English surnames, 'greenleaf' captures an entire profession or characteristic—medieval people called themselves by what they did or looked like, so this could identify a forester, gardener, or simply someone known for youth and vitality.
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