Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
CLIFFORD
There are approximately 19,367 people named Clifford in the UK. That makes it the 522nd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 307 are named Clifford.
Region of origin
British Isles
Country of origin
England
Language of origin
English
Religion of origin
Christian
Classification
English
Location or Geographical Feature
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The Clifford surname in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
CLIFFORD. The noble family, suruamed from Clifford (tlieir castle and lauds in CO. Hereford, which they acquired in marriage in the XII. cent.), came from Normaudy with the Conqueror, and then bore the name of Fitz Pons. They claimed lineal descent from Ricliard, Duke of Normandy, the grandfather of \\'iliam I. In charters, the name is latinized De Clivo Forte.