About Ruthford
The surname Ruthford is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "rūh" meaning "rough" or "wild" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Ruthford can be interpreted as "one who lives near the rough or wild ford." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who resided near a ford in a river that was known for its turbulent or untamed nature.
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The surname Ruthford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruthford 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 Ruthford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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