About Ratcliff
The surname Ratcliff is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "ræt" meaning "rat" and "clif" meaning "cliff." The name likely originated from a location near a cliff inhabited by rats. Over time, individuals living in or near this area adopted the name Ratcliff as their surname.
The surname Ratcliff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ratcliff 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 Ratcliff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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