Clifford
“descendant of Clúmhán, from clúmhach, ‘hairy’; or Norman ‘de Clifford’, of Clifford in Herefordshire”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Clifford an Irish name?
Clifford has two separate origins. A Gaelic sept and an incoming family ended up with the same English spelling, and they are not related — which one you belong to is a question the surname cannot answer, only the records can. In Irish the name is Ó Clúmháin.
What does the surname Clifford mean?
Clifford (Irish: Ó Clúmháin) means “descendant of Clúmhán, from clúmhach, ‘hairy’; or Norman ‘de Clifford’, of Clifford in Herefordshire”. Origin: Gaelic learned family & Norman.
Where in Ireland is the surname Clifford from?
The historic homeland of the Clifford name is Sligo. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Clifford?
Ó Clúmháin. Related spellings: de Clifford, Cluvane, Clovan.
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