BESTFORD
Bestford
Bestford is a British surname of English origin, thought to be derived from the Old English words "best" meaning best, and "ford" referring to a shallow river crossing. The surname is primarily found in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire in Northern England.
The Bestford surname has been used since medieval times, and early records show variations such as Bestforde and Bestforth. The name is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to a person who lived near the best ford or river crossing in the area.
Over the centuries, the Bestford surname has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants of Bestford families found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Individuals with the surname Bestford have likely been engaged in a variety of occupations, reflecting the diverse opportunities available in different historical periods.
Today, the surname Bestford continues to be borne by individuals around the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 468 people named Bestford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Bestford.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- George
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Simon
- Sj
- Steven
- Thomas
- Tony
- William
Female
- Carole
- Denise
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Susan
- Tracey