About Wakeford
The surname Wakeford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wacu" meaning "watchful" and "ford" meaning "ford or crossing." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wakeford can be interpreted as "watchful at the ford" or "vigilant at the crossing." It likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a ford or crossing and was known for being alert or watchful in that area.
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The surname Wakeford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wakeford 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 Wakeford is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wakeford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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