About Clift
The surname Clift is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clif" which means "cliff" or "slope." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a steep or precipitous slope or cliff. The name Clift signifies a geographical feature and was likely adopted by individuals who resided in or near such areas.
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The surname Clift is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clift 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 Clift is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Clift in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Clift using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.