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