About Benford
The surname Benford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Beornheard," which means "brave bear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Benford. Over time, the surname has evolved and become a family name passed down through generations.
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The surname Benford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Benford based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Benford is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Benford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Benford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.