Gilford

Gilford Meaning & Origin

About Gilford
The surname Gilford is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "gil" meaning "gully" or "ravine" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river or stream that can be crossed on foot." Therefore, the surname Gilford likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or was associated with a gully or ravine that had a ford. Over time, the surname Gilford has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilford: 1,333
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,057
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

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

Ranking information for the surname Gilford is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G041063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L F ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪlfərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLFRT', 'JLFRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilford in Braille

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

The name Gilford in braille

How to sign the name Gilford using Sign Language

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

The name Gilford in sign language

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