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DUFF

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There are approximately 9,963 people named Duff in the UK. That makes it the 1,058th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 158 are named Duff.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Scotland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
From given name or forename

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The Duff surname in historical dictionaries

In the Gaelic, signifies black, but in the Cor. Br. and Welsh, a captain.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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