SUTCLIFFE
Sutcliffe
Sutcliffe is an English surname of Old Norse origins, derived from the combination of the Old Norse personal name "Soti" and the Old English word "clif" meaning cliff or steep slope. The name is believed to have originally denoted someone who lived near a cliff or a steep hill.
The Sutcliffe surname has its roots in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Westmorland. The name is most commonly found in these regions, with significant historical records dating back to the medieval period.
One of the notable figures bearing the surname Sutcliffe is David Sutcliffe, a Canadian actor with British heritage, known for his roles in television series such as "Gilmore Girls" and "Private Practice".
The Sutcliffe surname has a rich history and continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its presence in British and global communities.
There are approximately 12,387 people named Sutcliffe in the UK. That makes it the 726th most common surname in Britain. Around 190 in a million people in Britain are named Sutcliffe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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