TheNameDBBeresford
TopographicMeaning
From a ford near a birch tree or from the Beresford place in Staffordshire.
Etymology
Derived from Old English beorc (birch) and ford (ford, river crossing). The name originates from a specific location in Staffordshire, England.
About the Beresford Surname
Beresford is an English topographic surname derived from a place name in Staffordshire. It has been borne by various notable families throughout English history.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries, with historical concentration in the Midlands.
Notable Bearers
Jack Beresford, Tristram Beresford