TheNameDBHinchcliff
TopographicMeaning
A person from Hinchcliffe, a place name meaning 'hinge cliff' or 'steep slope'.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hince' (hinge or corner) and 'clif' (cliff or steep slope), indicating a geographical feature with an angular or cornered cliff. Hinchcliffe is a real place in Yorkshire, England.
About the Hinchcliff Surname
An English locative surname derived from Hinchcliffe in Yorkshire, referring to a distinctive geographical feature. The surname reflects the medieval practice of naming families after specific landscape features.
Distribution
Primarily found in England, particularly in Yorkshire and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown