Submitted Surname Revision History

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1/13/2025, 8:56 PM jocatchi
3/4/2016, 10:29 AM Sofia merge 2 names
6/13/2006, 11:27 PM Laurie

Name Mefford
Type Surname (from given name & from location)
Usage English, German (Americanized), Dutch (Americanized)
Other Forms FormsMeffert, Mefferd, Mifford
Edit Status Status2a. listed usages are verified

Meaning & History

Possibly an Americanized form of Meffert, derived from a Germanic given name composed of maht "strength, might" and fridu "peace" (see Metfried, Mathfrid). In some cases, it might instead be a variant of the habitational surname Medford.
Added 6/13/2006 by Laurie