About Califf
The surname Califf is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Giolla Chathail," meaning "son of the servant of Cathal." The name Cathal is a personal name of ancient Irish origin, derived from the elements "cath," meaning "battle," and "al," meaning "mighty" or "powerful." The surname Califf signifies a descendant of someone who served or was associated with someone named Cathal.
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The surname Califf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Califf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Califf is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Califf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Califf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.