About Pigford
The surname Pigford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Picga" meaning "a pig" and the word "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Pigford is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a shallow river crossing frequented by pigs. Over time, individuals with the surname Pigford would have adopted it as their own family name, passing it down through generations.
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The surname Pigford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pigford 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 Pigford is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pigford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pigford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.