TheNameDBBlandford
TopographicMeaning
One who lived in or near Blandford, a place with a bland or gentle ford.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'bland' (gentle, smooth) and 'ford' (river crossing). The surname originated as a locative designation from the Dorset place name.
About the Blandford Surname
A locative surname derived from Blandford in Dorset, England. The name is uncommon and appears primarily in English genealogical records.
Distribution
Found in England, particularly Dorset, and among English-descended populations in North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown