Clifford Laster
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Clifford Laster 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 Laster: Andy Laster (born 1961), American jazz saxophonist Brayton Laster (born 2002), American racing driver Charlie Laster (born 1954), American politician Donald Laster (born 1958), former American football player Georgia Ann Laster (1927–1961), American singer J. Travis Laster, American lawyer and judge Lasker (surname) Last (surname) Lister (surname) Luster (surname) Lauter (surname) 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: Laster
English
Andy Laster (born 1961), American jazz saxophonist Brayton Laster (born 2002), American racing driver Charlie Laster (born 1954), American politician Donald Laster (born 1958), former American football player Georgia Ann Laster (1927–1961), American singer J. Travis Laster, American lawyer and judge Lasker (surname) Last (surname) Lister (surname) Luster (surname) Lauter (surname)
Geographic Distribution
The first name Clifford is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Clifford by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Clifford Laster
- Clifford Shull (nuclear physicist, 1915)
- Cliff Burton (bass guitarist, 1962)
- Cliff Robertson (film actor, 1923)
- Clifford D. Simak (science fiction writer, 1904)
- T.I. (film actor, 1980)
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 Laster:
Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.
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 Laster?
- The surname Laster originates from English. Andy Laster (born 1961), American jazz saxophonist Brayton Laster (born 2002), American racing driver Charlie Laster (born 1954), American politician Donald Laster (born 1958), former American football player Georgia Ann Laster (1927–1961), American singer J. Travis Laster, American lawyer and judge Lasker (surname) Last (surname) Lister (surname) Luster (surname) Lauter (surname)
- How common is the surname Laster?
- The surname Laster is shared by approximately 9K people worldwide.