COMERFORD
Comerford
Comerford is an Anglo-Saxon locational surname that originated from the town of Comerford in Staffordshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "cumb," meaning valley, and "ford," meaning a river crossing. Therefore, the name likely signifies someone who lived by a river crossing in a valley.
The first recorded instance of the surname Comerford dates back to the 13th century in Staffordshire, where the Comerford family held a seat as Lords of the Manor. Over the centuries, the name spread throughout England and Ireland, particularly in counties such as Kilkenny and Tipperary.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Comerford include John Comerford, an Irish portrait painter of the early 19th century, and Michael Comerford, an Australian politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the late 20th century.
Today, the surname Comerford is relatively uncommon but continues to be borne by families primarily in Britain and Ireland, with a rich history tied to the landscape and heritage of these regions.
There are approximately 1,725 people named Comerford in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,758th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Comerford.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Joanne
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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