Find out how popular the last name Efurd is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Efurd.

Efurd, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Efurd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Efurd in America

Efurd is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Efurd surname appeared 311 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Efurd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Efurd to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Efurd

The surname Efurd has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "effa" and "ford," which together mean "the ford where the wild ox roamed." This suggests that the name may have originated in areas where wild oxen were found near river crossings or fords.

The earliest known reference to the name Efurd can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Eforde" in the county of Oxfordshire. This entry suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Efurd was William Efurd, born in 1345 in the village of Efford, near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He was a respected landowner and farmer who played a significant role in the local community.

Another notable figure with the Efurd surname was John Efurd, born in 1487 in the town of Effingham, Surrey. He was a successful merchant and trader who established trade routes between England and the Low Countries.

In the 16th century, the Efurd family gained prominence in the county of Gloucestershire. One member, Thomas Efurd (1523-1589), was a prominent lawyer and served as a magistrate in the city of Bristol.

During the English Civil War, Captain Richard Efurd (1612-1679) fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He was known for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the name Efurd was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, where the Rev. James Efurd (1745-1821) was a respected clergyman and scholar.

Over time, the surname Efurd has undergone various spelling variations, including Efford, Efford, Efferd, and Eford, reflecting the changes in pronunciation and regional dialects. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained largely unchanged throughout its long history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Efurd

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Efurd.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Efurd was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Efurd has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Efurd was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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