Kaliff

Kaliff Meaning & Origin

About Kaliff
The surname Kaliff is of Swedish origin and is derived from the word "kallif," which means "caliph" in English. A caliph is a title given to the political and religious leader of the Islamic community, particularly during the medieval period. The surname Kaliff likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who held a position of authority or had connections to the Islamic world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kaliff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kaliff: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaliff 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 Kaliff is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/kaliff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

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