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Metcalf


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Origin Of The Surname Metcalf

Meaning Of The Surname Metcalf

Breeds and Slaughters Calves

Interesting Facts About Metcalf

Metcalfe is a surname made up of the elements ‘mete’ the Old English meaning being ‘meat’, and ‘calfe’ meaning a young cow or calf. The surname is thought to refer to a calf that is fattened to be eaten, and therefore the surname is believed to have been given as an occupational name for a person who bred and fattened cows to sell the meat of.

Metcalf Statistics

Metcalf is the number 1438 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 6,675 share the surname Metcalf in the UK.

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