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Bradford

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. BRAD-fərd
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Meaning & History

Derived from the name of the city of Bradford in West Yorkshire, which meant "broad ford" in Old English. This is also the name of other smaller towns in England.

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Entry updated June 13, 2019

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