Rutherford
From a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "cattle ford" in Old English, a ford where cattle crossed a river.
Meaning and origin
Rutherford is a Scottish surname derived from a place name, composed of Old English elements referring to a ford (a river crossing) used by cattle.
How to pronounce Rutherford
| English (US) | ROTH-ur-furd /ˈɹʌðərfəɹd/ |
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