Meaning, origin, history
Whitford is a name of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'hwic' meaning 'wych elm', and 'ford', which signifies a river crossing. This suggests that the name likely originates from a location where wych elms were prevalent near a ford. The name has been used historically as both a given name and a surname.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Whitford since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1923
5 births
in 1923
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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