EFFORD
Efford
Efford is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words "æt" meaning "at" and "ford" meaning "ford". The surname indicates a person who lived near a ford or crossing point in a river.
Etymology
The name Efford has its roots in the toponymic tradition of naming individuals based on their place of residence. In this case, it refers to someone who lived near a ford.
Distribution
The surname Efford is relatively rare and is primarily found in the South West of England, particularly in counties such as Devon and Cornwall.
Notable People
- John Efford (1823 - 1890) - A notable British engineer known for his work in civil engineering, particularly in the construction of bridges.
- Sarah Efford (b. 1985) - A prominent British author and historian, specialising in medieval English literature.
Variants
Variants of the surname Efford include Efforde and Effart.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 279 people named Efford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Efford.
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
- Ben
- Clive
- Colin
- Dominic
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Steven
Female
- Amanda
- Caroline
- Ellen
- Gemma
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Karen
- Leanne
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Valerie