About Clifton
The surname Clifton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "clif" meaning "cliff" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Clifton signifies someone who lived near or was associated with a settlement or village located by a cliff or steep slope.
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The surname Clifton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clifton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Clifton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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