Radcliff

Radcliff Meaning & Origin

About Radcliff
The surname Radcliff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "red" meaning "red" and "clif" meaning "cliff." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place named Radcliff or Radcliffe, which can be found in various parts of England. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or on a red cliff, highlighting the physical characteristics of their dwelling place. Over time, the surname Radcliff has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Radcliff: 5,232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,489
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.77

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Radcliff 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
RTKLF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R032401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 D K L IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈrædklɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTKLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Radcliff in Braille

Here's how to represent Radcliff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Radcliff in braille

How to sign the name Radcliff using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Radcliff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Radcliff in sign language

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