About Shelford
The surname Shelford is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "sceald" meaning "shallow" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Shelford likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or was associated with a shallow river crossing.
The surname Shelford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shelford 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 Shelford is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shelford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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