Dunford

Dunford Meaning & Origin

About Dunford
The surname Dunford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "dun" meaning "hill" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Dunford is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or was associated with a hill or a river crossing. It is a relatively common surname in England and has variations such as Dunforde and Dunforth.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dunford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dunford: 3,952
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dunford based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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TNFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D051063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 N F ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈdənfərd/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dunford in Braille

Here's how to represent Dunford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dunford in braille

How to sign the name Dunford using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dunford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dunford in sign language

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