SESSFORD
Sessford
Sessford is a rare English surname originating from the northern region of the country. Its etymology can be traced back to Old English origins, with "sess" believed to refer to a seat or a chair, and "ford" indicating a river crossing. It is likely that the surname was assigned to families living near a crossing point on a river where a seat or a chair was placed.
The Sessford name is predominantly found in the historic county of Yorkshire, particularly in the areas surrounding the cities of Leeds and York. Over time, descendants of the original bearers of the name have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Individuals bearing the surname Sessford have made various contributions in different fields, ranging from academia to the arts. As with many surnames, variations in spelling have occurred over the centuries, including Sessforde and Sessforth.
Today, the surname Sessford is relatively uncommon, but it carries a sense of heritage and regional significance, serving as a reminder of the familial ties and historical connections of the forebears who first bore the name.
There are approximately 174 people named Sessford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Sessford.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Robert
- Russell
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Carol
- Christine
- Claire
- Doris
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Joanna
- Kirstie
- Victoria