BASHFORD
Bashford
Bashford is a surname of English origin. The name is locational, deriving from the villages of Bashford in the counties of Kent and Sussex, England. The meaning of the name is believed to originate from the Old English words "baesc" meaning "bath" and "ford" indicating a river crossing, suggesting the presence of a bathing place near a ford.
The Bashford surname is found predominantly in the southern counties of England, particularly in Kent and Sussex where the villages of Bashford are located. Over the centuries, families bearing the surname have spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and overseas.
Notable individuals with the surname Bashford include academics, professionals, and individuals involved in various fields. The surname has a rich history and is part of the tapestry of British surnames that contribute to the diverse cultural heritage of the nation.
Typical given names associated with the Bashford surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 2,298 people named Bashford in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,753rd most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Bashford.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Bashford
- Alfred Bashford - Cricketer (1881 to 1949)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.