Clive Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Clive Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Clive family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 5
Milliner 4
Female Servant 4
Labourer 3
Gun Maker 3
Weaver 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Clergyman 2
Fisher Man 2
Shoe Maker Journeyman 2
Laundress 2
Gun Rib Forger 2
School Master 1
Tanner Labourer 1
Engineer 1
Priceptress 1
Closer 1
Tailor Apprentice 1
Gun Barrel Joiner 1
Publican 1
Apprentice 1
Barrel Borer 1
Chairwoman 1
Farmer 1
Grocer 1

Clive Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cleave 67% 5,795
2 Clive 100% 2,154
3 Cleeve 67% 1,426
4 Clave 80% 303
5 Cleve 80% 288
6 Clove 80% 192

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The surname Clive is the 2nd most popular variant of Cleave.

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