Weatherford is a surname of English origin that is believed to have originated from a place name in the county of Hertfordshire. It is a locational name derived from the Old English words “wether” meaning “ram” and “ford” meaning “ford.” Over time, people with the Weatherford surname migrated to other parts of the world, particularly to the United States. Today, the name Weatherford is relatively rare, but those who bear it can take pride in their English heritage and unique family history.