About Saffron
The surname Saffron is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "saffron," which refers to the valuable spice derived from the flower Crocus sativus. The name may have been a nickname for someone who grew or sold saffron, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a saffron field. Overall, the surname Saffron is associated with the saffron spice and its cultivation or proximity.
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The surname Saffron is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saffron 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 Saffron is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Saffron in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Saffron using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.