About Hurford
The surname Hurford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hur" meaning "dirty" or "muddy" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river or stream that can be crossed on foot." Therefore, the surname Hurford likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a muddy or dirty ford. It may also have been a nickname for someone who was associated with such a place.
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The surname Hurford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hurford 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 Hurford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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