ANCLIFF
Ancliff
Ancliff is a British surname with its origins rooted in the Anglo-Saxon period. The surname Ancliff is believed to be of locational origin, deriving from the Old English word "anc", meaning a hook or a bend, in combination with "clif", referring to a steep rock face or cliff.
Historical records indicate that the surname Ancliff was first recorded in the county of Yorkshire in the north of England. The presence of the surname in this region suggests that the Ancliff family may have been associated with land or settlements close to a cliff or steep escarpment.
Over the centuries, the Ancliff surname has been found in various parts of the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire. The surname has also expanded beyond the British Isles, with individuals bearing the name settling in regions such as North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Ancliff surname, like many British surnames, has undergone variations in spelling over time. Different variants of the name may include Anclyffe, Ancliffe, and Ancleve, reflecting the various influences and dialects present in the regions where the surname has been documented.
Today, the surname Ancliff remains a relatively rare surname, but continues to be passed down through generations, linking descendants to their Anglo-Saxon roots and the landscapes of their ancestors.
There are approximately 163 people named Ancliff in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Ancliff.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Carl
- Daniel
- David
- James
- Leslie
- Mark
- Paul
- Phil
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Emma
- Gemma
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Julia
- Marie
- Mary
- Pauline
- Susan