ANTLIFF
Antliff
Antliff is an English surname of Old English origin. It is derived from the medieval personal name "Entel", which is itself derived from the Old English word "ætheling" meaning "prince" or "noble". The suffix "-liff" is a common suffix in Old English surnames, denoting "descendant of".
The Antliff surname is primarily found in the East Midlands region of England, particularly in areas such as Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. The name has been documented in historical records dating back to the late 14th century.
Individuals with the surname Antliff have been associated with various occupations, including farming, carpentry, and trades that were common in rural England. The name has likely undergone various spelling variations over the centuries due to illiteracy and dialectal differences.
The Antliff surname has a relatively low frequency in the United Kingdom today, with a small number of individuals still bearing the name. However, those who do carry on the surname help to preserve a part of England's rich linguistic and cultural heritage.
There are approximately 119 people named Antliff in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Antliff.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Gary
- George
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
Female
- Alice
- Amanda
- Elizabeth
- Emily
- Emma
- Ethel
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Rebecca
- Sharon