Raiford

Raiford Meaning & Origin

About Raiford
The surname Raiford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Raginford," which combines the elements "ragin," meaning "counsel," and "ford," meaning "ford." The name likely originated as a habitational name for someone who lived near a ford where counsel was given or sought. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved to become Raiford. Today, individuals with the surname Raiford can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Raiford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Raiford: 2,304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,251
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raiford based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RFRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R01063
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 F ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈreΙͺfΙ™rd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raiford in Braille

Here's how to represent Raiford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Raiford in braille

How to sign the name Raiford using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Raiford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Raiford in sign language

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