About Jefford
The surname Jefford is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Geoffrey" or "Jeffrey," which means "God's peace" or "peaceful ruler." The suffix "-ord" is a common element in English surnames, indicating a place or settlement. Therefore, Jefford likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived in or near a place named after Geoffrey or Jeffrey. Over time, the surname Jefford has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
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The surname Jefford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jefford 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 Jefford is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jefford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jefford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.