STREFFORD
Strefford
Strefford is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Stord" combined with the prefix "Stre-" meaning "strong." The name is locational, originating from various places named Strefford in England, such as Strefford in Shropshire.
History and Distribution
The surname Strefford has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the 13th century. It is predominantly found in the English counties of Shropshire and Worcestershire, but bearers of the name have spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable Bearers
- John Strefford Chapman (1807–1884): An English merchant and politician, known for his contributions to the economic development of Birmingham.
- Isabel Strefford (b. 1975): A contemporary British artist renowned for her abstract paintings inspired by natural landscapes.
Variants
Variants of the surname Strefford include Streford, Streverd, and Streveford.
References
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames (Third Edition). Routledge, 2005.
- P.H. Reaney. The Origin of English Surnames. Routledge and Kegan Paul, London and Henley, 1987.
Typical given names associated with the Strefford surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Daniel
- John
- Jonathan
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Linda
- Marjorie
- Michelle
- Rachel
- Sally
- Sandra
- Stephanie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 258 people named Strefford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Strefford.
