About Wilford
The surname Wilford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Wilfheard, which means "desiring peace." It is a combination of the elements "wil" meaning "will" or "desire" and "heard" meaning "hardy" or "brave." The name Wilford was likely originally given to someone who was known for their peaceful and brave nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Wilford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilford 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 Wilford is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wilford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wilford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.