Clifford Clawson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifford Clawson — ford by a cliff
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifford Clawson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clifford is a masculine given name of English origin. Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics The surname Clawson: Adam Clawson (1972–2017), American slalom canoeist Augusta Clawson (1903–1997), American author of Shipyard Diary of a Woman Welder Curt Clawson (born 1959), American politician Cynthia Clawson (born 1948), American gospel singer Dan Clawson (1948–2019), American sociologist Dave Clawson (born 1967), American football player and coach Del M. Clawson (1914–1992), American politician John Clawson (1944–2018), American basketball player John T. Clawson (1945–2011), American politician John Willard Clawson (1858–1936), American Artist Ken W. Clifford is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 185K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clifford reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clifford

Meaning: ford by a cliff

English

Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics

Surname: Clawson

English

Adam Clawson (1972–2017), American slalom canoeist Augusta Clawson (1903–1997), American author of Shipyard Diary of a Woman Welder Curt Clawson (born 1959), American politician Cynthia Clawson (born 1948), American gospel singer Dan Clawson (1948–2019), American sociologist Dave Clawson (born 1967), American football player and coach Del M. Clawson (1914–1992), American politician John Clawson (1944–2018), American basketball player John T. Clawson (1945–2011), American politician John Willard Clawson (1858–1936), American Artist Ken W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clifford is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clifford by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clifford Clawson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clifford Clawson:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clifford?
The first name Clifford originates from English. Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics
When was Clifford most popular?
The name Clifford reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Clawson?
The surname Clawson originates from English. Adam Clawson (1972–2017), American slalom canoeist Augusta Clawson (1903–1997), American author of Shipyard Diary of a Woman Welder Curt Clawson (born 1959), American politician Cynthia Clawson (born 1948), American gospel singer Dan Clawson (1948–2019), American sociologist Dave Clawson (born 1967), American football player and coach Del M. Clawson (1914–1992), American politician John Clawson (1944–2018), American basketball player John T. Clawson (1945–2011), American politician John Willard Clawson (1858–1936), American Artist Ken W.
How common is the surname Clawson?
The surname Clawson is shared by approximately 11K people worldwide.
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