About Horsford
The surname Horsford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hors" meaning "horse" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the name Horsford likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near or was associated with a horse ford. It may have been given to individuals who lived near a river crossing where horses were commonly used for transportation. Over time, the surname Horsford has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
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The surname Horsford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Horsford 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 Horsford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Horsford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.