About Sanford
The name Sanford is of Old English origin and is derived from the words "sand" and "ford," which mean "sandy ford." It is a locational surname that refers to someone who lived near a sandy river crossing. The name Sanford is also used as a given name and is associated with individuals who are practical, reliable, and hardworking.
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Most individuals with the name Sanford are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 46.15% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Sanford in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sanford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.