Bashford

Topographic

Meaning

Topographic surname referring to a ford (river crossing) associated with a place or person named Bash.

Etymology

Bashford combines a personal name or place name 'Bash' with the Old English 'ford' (river crossing). The surname indicates residence near or ownership of a ford in such a location.

About the Bashford Surname

An English topographic surname combining a personal or place name with 'ford', indicating a river crossing. The name reflects medieval English settlement patterns near water crossings.

Distribution

Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Wilkes Bashford (American fashion retailer), limited other documented notable bearers

People with the Bashford Surname

Coles Bashford

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