Cranford

Cranford is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the village of Cranford in Northamptonshire. The name is composed of the Old English words “cran” meaning “crane” and “ford” meaning “ford”. The village was named after the river crossing where cranes were often seen. The first recorded use of the Cranford surname dates back to the 13th century. Today, individuals with the Cranford surname can be found around the world, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.