About Blanford
The surname Blanford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "blæge" meaning "black" and "ford" meaning "ford." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near a black ford, which refers to a crossing point over a river or stream with dark or black-colored water. The surname Blanford signifies a person's ancestral connection to a place with a black ford, and it has been passed down through generations as a family name.
The surname Blanford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blanford based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Blanford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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