CLEPHANE
Clephane
Clephane is an ancient Scottish surname that can trace its origins back to the early medieval period. The name Clephane is believed to be of Gaelic origin, with the anglicised version of the name evolving over the centuries.
The Clephane family is known to have had connections with the Scottish aristocracy and nobility, with members of the family holding various titles and lands throughout history. Notably, the Clephane family was associated with the area of Fife in Scotland.
The surname Clephane is relatively rare, and individuals bearing this name can often trace their ancestry back to a select few ancestral lines. The name has historically been spelled in different ways, including Clephane, Clephane, and Claphan.
Today, the Clephane surname continues to be passed down through generations, with descendants of the ancient Scottish family found across the United Kingdom and beyond. The Clephane family name remains a symbol of Scottish heritage and history.
There are approximately 139 people named Clephane in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Clephane.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Duncan
- George
- Gordon
- Ian
- James
- Lawrence
- Mark
- Martin
- Neil
- Paul
- Robert
- Ross
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Debbie
- Dorothy
- Emma
- Gillian
- Helen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Phyllis