LAWFORD
Lawford
Lawford is an Anglo-Saxon locational surname derived from various places in England such as Lawford in Essex, Warwickshire, and Northamptonshire. The name originated from the Old English words 'hlāw', meaning "hill", and 'ford', meaning "river crossing". As a geographical surname, Lawford was used to identify individuals by their place of origin.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Lawford dates back to the 13th century in Worcestershire, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread across various regions of England, particularly in the Midlands and East Anglia.
Several notable individuals have borne the surname Lawford, including the British actor Peter Lawford (1923-1984), who was a member of the "Rat Pack" in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. His career spanned film, television, and stage, making him a recognizable figure in the entertainment industry.
The Lawford surname has continued to be passed down through generations, maintaining its presence in British society. Today, individuals with the surname Lawford can be found in various professions and walks of life, contributing to the rich tapestry of British heritage and culture.
There are approximately 1,151 people named Lawford in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,627th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Lawford.
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
- Andrew
- David
- James
- Jason
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
Female
- Amanda
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Gillian
- Gwendoline
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Laford
- Laufer
- Larford
- Lafford
- Lafforde
- Laffort
- Laforet
- Laforte
- Lafratta
- Larkford
- Larvor
- Lavard
- Laverde
- Lavert
- Lavorato
- Layford
- Leaford
- Leaphard
- Leffert
- Lefford
- Leford
- Lefort
- Leforte
- Leifert
- Lephard
- Levardi
- Levart
- Leveratt
- Leveret
- Leverett
- Leverette
- Leverit
- Leveritt
- Leverritt
- Levert
- Levorato
- Levrett
- Lievaart
- Liffard
- Lifford
- Liford
- Liphardt
- Liverd
- Liverett
- Loffreda
- Loffredo
- Loforte
- Lorford
- Louvard
- Lovard
- Loveard
- Loverett
- Lovert
- Lufford
- Luford
- Lyford
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.