Raeford Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Raeford

"A city, the county seat of Hoke County, North Carolina, United States."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1941 👥 613 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A city, the county seat of Hoke County, North Carolina, United States.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
613
Life Path
Number 4

📖 What Does Raeford Mean?

Raeford is a city in Hoke County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 4,559 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Hoke County.

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Raeford is a city in Hoke County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 4,559 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Hoke County.

Root Element
Raeford
Core Meaning
"A city, the county seat of Hoke County, North Carolina, United States."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Raeford

R 9
A 1
E 5
F 6
O 6
R 9
D 4
SUM 4
4
Life Path
Stability & Hard Work
3
Soul Urge
Creativity & Expression
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.

📊 Raeford in Numbers

613 US bearers
1941 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Raeford" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A city, the county seat of Hoke County, North Carolina, United States.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~613 people named Raeford in the US. Peaked in 1941 with 21 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Raeford?

The Life Path number for Raeford is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 1.

Is Raeford a boy or girl name?

Raeford is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Raeford in the US?

Approximately 613 people in the United States are named Raeford. The name peaked in 1941 with 21 recorded uses.

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