About Laford
The surname Laford is of English origin and is derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "laefer," meaning "reed," and "ford," meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Laford likely referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a reedy ford.
The surname Laford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laford 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 Laford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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