CLIFFE
Cliffe
Cliffe is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "clif", meaning a steep slope or cliff. The surname is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, with particular concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Kent.
The early recorded instances of the Cliffe surname date back to the medieval period in England, suggesting a long heritage for those who bear the name. Variants of the surname include Cliff and Clyffe.
Individuals with the Cliffe surname have been documented in various historical records, including census data, church registers, and land deeds. The surname has been associated with a diverse range of occupations and social statuses over the centuries.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Cliffe include Robert Cliffe, a prominent Victorian-era architect known for his Gothic Revival designs, and Emily Cliffe, a renowned suffragette who campaigned for women's voting rights in the early 20th century.
Today, the Cliffe surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its presence in British society and reflecting the rich tapestry of the nation's history and heritage.
Typical given names associated with the Cliffe surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Emma
- Hazel
- Helen
- Joanne
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Clift
- Cliff
- Califf
- Cleff
- Clife
- Clif
- Cleiff
- Cleife
- Calef
- Caleffi
- Calf
- Calfa
- Calfe
- Calfo
- Caliph
- Callf
- Calliva
- Calva
- Calve
- Calvi
- Calviou
- Calvo
- Cauliffe
- Claff
- Clave
- Claveau
- Cleave
- Cleeve
- Cleive
- Cleve
- Clief
- Clieve
- Cliffen
- Cliffer
- Cliffs
- Clifft
- Clifte
- Clive
- Clives
- Cloff
- Cloffi
- Clove
- Cluff
- Cluffe
- Colf
- Colliva
- Colloff
- Colvie
- Culf
- Culff
- Cullf
- Galev
- Galeva
- Galfe
- Galfi
- Galieva
- Galiffe
- Galifi
- Gallova
- Galova
- Galvao
- Galve
- Ghelfi
- Glave
- Glavee
- Gleave
- Gleeve
- Gleve
- Glove
- Golf
- Golov
- Golova
- Goolfee
- Guelff
- Guelfi
- Gulf
- Gulova
- Gulve
- Kalaf
- Kalev
- Kaleva
- Kalf
- Kalfa
- Kalff
- Kalifa
- Kaliff
- Kalva
- Kalve
- Kalvi
- Kalyva
- Kelf
- Kelfe
- Kelif
- Kelifa
- Kelph
- Kelvie
- Klaff
- Kleeava
- Klev
- Kleve
- Klieff
- Klieve
- Kliff
- Klova
- Klufio
- Koleff
- Kolev
- Koleva
- Kolf
- Kolff
- Kollov
- Kolovou
- Kulev
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 3,451 people named Cliffe in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,649th most common surname in Britain. Around 53 in a million people in Britain are named Cliffe.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Cliffe
- Louise Cliffe - Actress and model
- H. Cooper Cliffe - Stage and screen actor (1862 to 1939)
- Frederic Cliffe - Composer (1857 to 1931)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.