METCLAFE
Metcalfe
Metcalfe is a surname of English origin that traces back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be locational, deriving from various places called Metcalfe in Yorkshire, Cumbria, and Northumberland. The word "Metcalfe" is thought to mean "meeting place by the fell" in Old English.
The surname Metcalfe is relatively common in Britain and has been borne by notable individuals throughout history. One prominent figure with the surname was Sir Theophilus Metcalfe, a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Jamaica in the early 19th century. The Metcalfe Society, founded in the 1970s, is dedicated to researching and preserving the history of the surname.
Metcalfe is a distinguished surname that carries a sense of heritage and belonging for those who bear it. It is a testament to the rich and diverse tapestry of British surnames and their origins.
There are approximately 32 people named Metclafe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Metclafe.