About Byford
The surname Byford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "by," meaning "farm" or "settlement," and "ford," meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Byford likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a farm or settlement near a ford. It is a toponymic surname, reflecting the geographic features of the area where the original bearer resided.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Byford 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 Byford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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