Herford Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Herford Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Herford family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 5
Female Servant 2
Ag Labourer 2
Gardener 2
Tailor 2
Male Servant 1
Carrier 1
Baker 1
Dress Maker 1
Book Keeper 1
Coach Man 1
Fs 1
Silk ? 1
Smith 1
Wine Merchant 1
Apprentice 1
Brick Maker 1
College S 1
Driver 1
Governess 1
Mantel Maker 1
Shoe Maker 1
Soldier 1
Traveller 1
Pupil 1

Herford Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Harford 86% 8,749
2 Hurford 86% 5,923
3 Herford 100% 1,749
4 Hereford 88% 403
5 Horford 86% 172

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The surname Herford is the 3rd most popular variant of Harford.

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