Maycliffe

Meaning

A topographic surname derived from a place name combining 'may' (hawthorn) with 'cliff' or 'cliffe.'

Etymology

The surname combines Old English 'may' (hawthorn) with 'clif' (cliff or slope). This indicates a location characterized by hawthorn trees on a hillside or elevated area.

About the Maycliffe Surname

Maycliffe is an obscure topographic surname indicating a place where hawthorn grows on a cliff or slope. The name remains extremely rare in modern populations.

Distribution

Rare surname found primarily in England and scattered in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Uncommon; no widely recognized notable bearers identified.

People with the Maycliffe Surname