Siff

Siff is a surname and, less commonly, a given name. It occurs in several European and North American language communities, though it remains relatively uncommon. The double-f spelling is one of several variants; related forms include Sief, Seiff, Seif, and Sif, reflecting differences in orthography and transliteration across languages such as German, Dutch, and Yiddish. The exact etymology is uncertain, and scholars have proposed multiple possibilities, including derivations from medieval personal names containing elements meaning victory or protection, or from toponymic sources.

In genealogy and public records, Siff appears in various countries, often among families who migrated from Central or Eastern Europe to North America and other regions during the 19th and 20th centuries. Because the name is not strongly associated with a single origin or lineage, it does not have a clearly defined ethnic or national identity.

There are no widely recognized notable individuals universally identified with the surname Siff. As with many smaller surnames, recognition tends to be localized to particular regions or communities rather than spanning broad national or international prominence.

See also: Sif, the Norse goddess; Seif; Seiff; Sief.