About Pumford
The surname Pumford is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name Pumford, which no longer exists. The meaning of Pumford is uncertain, but it is likely to have originated from Old English elements, possibly "pump" meaning "a swelling" or "a mound" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river." Therefore, the surname Pumford may have originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a swelling or mound near a shallow river crossing.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pumford based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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