SHATFORD
Shatford
Shatford is a British surname that has its origins in the county of Devon, in the south-west of England. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the hamlet of Shatford in the parish of Cornwood, near the city of Plymouth.
The etymology of the surname "Shatford" can be traced back to the Old English words "sceat" meaning "a piece of land" or "a corner" and "ford" referring to a river crossing. This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have hailed from a place near a river crossing on a piece of land.
The surname Shatford is relatively rare, with most bearers being found in the Devonshire region of England. However, due to migration and dispersal, individuals with the surname can also be found in other parts of the United Kingdom and the world.
The Shatford family name has a long history, dating back several centuries. Over the years, various branches of the family have contributed to different professions and fields, adding to the diversity and legacy of the surname.
Today, individuals with the surname Shatford can be found across various walks of life, reflecting the continuation and adaptation of this ancestral name in contemporary society.
There are approximately 269 people named Shatford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Shatford.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- Edward
- Gareth
- John
- Karl
- Kevin
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Amanda
- Deborah
- Gillian
- Joan
- Maria
- Maureen
- Sheila
- Susan
- Wendy