Shuford is an uncommon English given name of Old English origin, derived from place names like Shofrod and Shiforde, which were once used to describe areas with a distinctive feature such as a "shoemaker's shed" or a "shieling ford". It was historically more prevalent in North Carolina, USA, where it has been passed down through generations. Today, it is rarely encountered, making those who bear the name Shuford quite unique.
The name Shuford experienced fluctuations in popularity over this period, with the highest number of births occurring in 1922 and the latest recorded birth in 1935, totaling 39 births across these years.