About Retherford
The surname Retherford is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "hreod" meaning "reeds" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Retherford likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a shallow river crossing surrounded by reeds.
The surname Retherford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Retherford 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 Retherford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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