About Olliff
The surname Olliff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Olaf" or "Anlaf," which means "ancestor's descendant" or "relic of a forefather." The addition of the suffix "-iff" is a diminutive form, indicating "little Olaf." Over time, the name Olliff evolved as a patronymic surname, denoting "son of Olaf." The name is relatively rare and is primarily found in the southern counties of England.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Olliff 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 Olliff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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