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.
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.
Ranking information for the surname Hurford is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hurford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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