About Offord
The surname Offord is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "ofen," meaning "oven," and "ford," meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Offord likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a ford where there was an oven or kiln. Over time, individuals with the surname Offord may have migrated and spread the name to different regions.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Offord 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 Offord in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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