About Tift
The surname Tift is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tift," meaning "a tuft or clump of grass." It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near a clump of grass or in an area with such vegetation. Over time, the surname Tift has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively uncommon but distinct family name.
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The surname Tift is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tift based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Tift is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tift in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tift using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.