Definitions

1. noun

A variant of the surname Ratcliffe, originating from the Old English words ‘rat’ and ‘clif’, meaning ‘rat cliff’ or ‘badger cliff’.

“The local historian explained that the surname Ratliff originated in the 13th century as a reference to a specific geographic location.”

2. proper noun

A specific surname, possibly referring to a person or family with the Ratliff name.

“John Ratliff, the famous American politician, was known for his work in local government.”