About Telfair
The surname Telfair is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "telfer," meaning a worker in iron or a blacksmith. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked with metal, particularly iron, in some capacity. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Telfair.
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The surname Telfair is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Telfair 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 Telfair in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Telfair using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.