Oliphant

Oliphant Meaning & Origin

About Oliphant
The surname Oliphant is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "olifant," meaning "elephant." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name given to someone who either resembled an elephant in some way or worked with elephants, such as a keeper or trainer. The Oliphant surname has a long history in Scotland and is associated with noble families, particularly the Clan Oliphant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oliphant: 5,808
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.97

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oliphant based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFNT
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O401053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 L IH0 F AH0 N T
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑlɪfənt/
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('ALFNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O415

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