Name Oxford Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɒks.fəɹd/(American English) /ˈɒks.fəd/(British English) Other Forms FormsOxenford, Oxforde, Oxenforde Edit Status Statusnot set Meaning & History Habitational name from the city of Oxford. The placename derives from Old English oxa "ox" and ford "ford".