About Hereford
The surname Hereford is of English origin and is derived from the place name Hereford, a city in Herefordshire, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "here," meaning army, and "ford," meaning a shallow river crossing. Therefore, the surname Hereford likely referred to someone who lived near or was associated with the army's river crossing.
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The surname Hereford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hereford 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 Hereford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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