Leatherwood Family History

English: perhaps an altered form of Leatherhead a habitational name from Leatherhead (Surrey) which probably derives from Old English lēode ‘folk people’ + ride ‘riding place suitable for riding bridle path’.

Alternatively, it may be a habitational name from Lythwood in Shropshire.

This location is named from Old English hlith ‘slope’ + wudu ‘wood’.

Both interpretations indicate a connection to geographical features and cultural heritage.

Ultimately, these variations highlight the rich history behind place names in England.