Pickford

Meaning

A surname derived from a place name combining 'pick' or 'pica' with 'ford' (a river crossing).

Etymology

From Old English elements: 'pica' (a pointed object or pike) or 'pician' (to pick), combined with 'ford' (a shallow river crossing). This indicates a ford associated with picking or a location marked by pike-like features.

About the Pickford Surname

Pickford is an English topographic surname derived from a place name indicating a ford associated with picking or pike-like features. The surname is well-documented from medieval times and became prominent through notable figures in early cinema.

Distribution

Found primarily in England, particularly in the Midlands and North, with presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Mary Pickford (Canadian-American actress and film producer), Jack Pickford (American actor)

People with the Pickford Surname