indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Other Forms FormsMadford, Meaford, Medford, Metford, Midford
Meaning & History
From the name of a village in Northumberland, England, derived from either Old English midd "middle" or (ge)myþe "confluence, stream junction, river mouth" combined with ford "ford, river crossing".