About Ratchford
The surname Ratchford is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements: "ratch," meaning a male red deer, and "ford," referring to a shallow area in a river or stream that can be crossed on foot. Therefore, the name Ratchford likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a ford where red deer were frequently seen. Over time, individuals with this surname may have migrated and spread the name to different regions.
The surname Ratchford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ratchford 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 Ratchford is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ratchford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ratchford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.