STAMFORD
Stamford
Stamford is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is locational, derived from the town of Stamford in Lincolnshire, England. The town of Stamford was an important medieval market town and has a rich history dating back over a thousand years.
The surname Stamford is believed to have originated from people who lived in or near the town of Stamford and adopted the name as a way of identifying their place of origin. Over time, the surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.
Individuals with the surname Stamford can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world due to migration and emigration patterns. The name has diverse variations in spelling, including Stamforde, Stanford, and Standford.
Notable individuals with the surname Stamford have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, politics, and business. The surname Stamford continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its link to the historic town of Stamford and its surrounding regions.
There are approximately 597 people named Stamford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Stamford.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Julian
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Rich
- Richard
- Tony
Female
- Barbara
- Charlotte
- Emma
- Heather
- Jean
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sharon