About Rethford
The surname Rethford is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name Rotherford or Rotherforth. The name is composed of the Old English elements "rother," meaning cattle, and "ford," referring to a shallow area in a river where it can be crossed. Therefore, the surname Rethford likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a cattle ford.
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The surname Rethford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rethford based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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