Leafe Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Whether you spell it Leafe or Leaf, the story begins in the same place.

At root, the name means “The beloved person”. Leafe adds “e” to Leaf, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Leef.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Leaf surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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