About Ratliff
The surname Ratliff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ragheleif," which means "counselor" or "advice-giver." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Ragheleif. Over time, the name evolved into Ratliff, and individuals with this surname are found primarily in the United States.
The surname Ratliff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ratliff 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 Ratliff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ratliff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.