About Durnford
The surname Durnford is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "durn" meaning "thorny" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Durnford likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or was associated with a thorny ford.
The surname Durnford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Durnford 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 Durnford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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