TheNameDBMeador
TopographicMeaning
One who dwells in or near a meadow.
Etymology
The surname derives from the Old English 'mæd' meaning 'meadow' combined with the suffix '-or' indicating location or association. The name originally identified someone living in a meadow or working as a meadow keeper.
About the Meador Surname
An English topographic surname indicating residence in or near a meadow. The name has moderate distribution in North America due to English emigration.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and North America, particularly in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Limited widely documented records