About Rafford
The surname Rafford is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Rafford in Moray, Scotland. The name is believed to be a combination of the Old Norse elements "hrafn," meaning raven, and "fjordr," meaning fjord or inlet. Therefore, the surname Rafford likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a fjord frequented by ravens. Over time, individuals living in or near Rafford adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Rafford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rafford 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 Rafford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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