About Cliff
The surname Cliff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clif" meaning "a steep or sheer rock face." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a cliff or a geographical feature resembling a cliff. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with a cliff, such as being steadfast, strong, or unyielding.
The surname Cliff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cliff 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 Cliff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cliff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cliff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.