Alford (surname)

Alford is a surname with origins in England. It is a locational name derived from a number of places called Alford, found primarily in Lincolnshire and Somerset, England. These places were named from the Old English elements "eald," meaning old, and "ford," meaning a shallow place in a river or stream where it can be crossed. Thus, the name signifies someone who lived near an old ford.

The surname is found with variations in spelling, including Allford and Aleford. The earliest records of the surname date back to the 13th century.

Distribution:

The surname is most commonly found in the United States, followed by England, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Notable People with the Surname:

• Alana Alford: American actress.
• Alf Alford: Australian rules footballer.
• Henry Alford: 19th-century English clergyman, theologian, and hymn-writer.
• Robert Alford: American football player.
• Tanya Barfield Alford: American playwright.

Related surnames:

Other surnames that may share a similar origin or be related to Alford include:

• Ford
• Oldfield
• Oldford