About Rattliff
The surname Rattliff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rætel," meaning "reed" or "rush," and "clif," meaning "cliff" or "slope." Therefore, the surname Rattliff is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a cliff or slope covered with reeds or rushes. It is also possible that the name could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a reed or rush in some way.
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