TheNameDBGLASSFORD
TopographicMeaning
Resident of a ford where glass or glassy materials were found, or a place name in Lanarkshire.
Etymology
The name derives from Old English 'glaes' (glass) combined with 'ford' (river crossing). Glassford is a documented place name in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, suggesting the surname originated as a topographic designation.
About the GLASSFORD Surname
A Scottish topographic surname derived from a specific place name in Lanarkshire. The surname is relatively uncommon and has remained largely concentrated in its region of origin.
Distribution
Primarily Scotland, with scattered populations in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
John Glassford (18th-century Scottish merchant)