Metclaf

Topographic

Meaning

A topographic surname possibly referring to a meeting place or a calf enclosure.

Etymology

The surname may derive from Old English 'met' (meeting place) combined with 'calf,' or alternatively from 'mete' (boundary) and 'calf.' The exact composition and meaning remain uncertain.

About the Metclaf Surname

An English topographic surname with uncertain etymology, possibly relating to agricultural or geographical features. The name may be a variant of the more common Metcalf.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 500 bearers in the United States #4,212 most common surname
Rare Common

Rare, with scattered occurrences primarily in English-speaking regions.

Metclaf Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Metclaf Surname