52,163 STAFFORD members around the world
Stay informed about STAFFORD Family online & offline events!
See one of our recent Ireland101 Tribe Gatherings
STAFFORD Family History
This is an English locational surname of great antiquity and early nobility. It is considered that most nameholders do derive from the county town of Staffordshire recorded as "Stadford" in the Domesday Book of 1086. This translates as "the landing-stage by the ford", from the Old English pre 7th Century "Staef" and "forda", a shallow crossing place. The twin villages of East and West Stafford in Dorset have also provided some nameholders. These appear in the Domesday Book simply as "Stanford" and this implies as slightly different meaning of "the stony ford". In a few cases as well the surname can be topographical, and denote a ford marked with staves...Who have we missed?
Tell us about any famous STAFFORD (or surname variant) you think we should add here. We will get our genealogists to check them out and add them to the list. Thanks!
MEET
Join the conversation with the STAFFORD tribe
- Find your STAFFORD ancestor
- Tell us about your STAFFORD Family
- Tell us about your STAFFORD ancestors
- Ask a question about the STAFFORD history
- Leave a message for STAFFORD family members
I would like some help knowing more about my family history. Would someone reach out to me?
Areas of Origin for STAFFORD
Invite more STAFFORD family members!
Write an email address and click 'Invite' to share this page with more members of the STAFFORD tribe.
Log in or Register to invite others
Family Coat of Arms Generator
Why not see what your family crest could look like based on your own family characteristics?
Create CrestLEARN
Discover about where the STAFFORD live around the world
52,163
STAFFORDs FOUND
Explore where tribe members live today!
SHOP
Show off the STAFFORD Family Crest…
Wear your crest with pride...plenty of products to choose from
