SETFORD
Setford
Setford is a British surname that is believed to have originated from the Old English words "saet" meaning land cleared for agriculture, and "ford" meaning a shallow place in a river or stream where one can cross. This surname is therefore thought to have described someone who lived near a ford in an area of cleared land.
The Setford surname is primarily found in the counties of Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire in southern England. The earliest recorded instance of the Setford surname dates back to the 16th century in the parish records of Christchurch, Dorset.
Over the centuries, the Setford family name has been associated with various professions and trades, including farming, blacksmithing, and carpentry. The surname has also been linked to individuals who were involved in land ownership and management.
Today, the Setford surname is relatively rare, with a small number of individuals bearing this name scattered across the United Kingdom and in some parts of the world where British descendants have settled.
Notable individuals with the surname Setford have made contributions in various fields, although the name itself is not widely recognised outside of genealogical records and historical documents.
Typical given names associated with the Setford surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Craig
- David
- John
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Nick
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Carol
- Christine
- Dorothy
- Emma
- Ethel
- Isobel
- Janet
- Karen
- Violet
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 208 people named Setford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Setford.
