About Telford
The surname Telford is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "tæppa" meaning "a taper or candlestick" and the word "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Telford likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a shallow river crossing or a bridge with a tapering shape. It could also have been an occupational name for a candlestick maker or someone involved in the construction of bridges.
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The surname Telford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Telford 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 Telford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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