About Hungerford
The surname Hungerford is of English origin and is derived from the place name Hungerford in Berkshire, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "hungor" meaning "hunger" and "ford" meaning "ford," indicating a location where people would cross a river or stream to find food. Therefore, the surname Hungerford likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or crossed a ford where there was a need for food.
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The surname Hungerford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hungerford 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 Hungerford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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