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