About Shackford
The surname Shackford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceacan" meaning "to shake" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Shackford likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a shallow river crossing or a place prone to shaking or trembling. It may also have been an occupational name for someone who worked at or owned a ford.
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The surname Shackford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shackford 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 Shackford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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