Summary

The surname Wolford is of English origin and is derived from the combination of the Old English words 'wulf' meaning 'wolf' and 'ford' meaning 'ford or river crossing'. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname for someone who resided near a ford where wolves were commonly seen. Over time, the surname has been recorded with various spellings including Wolforde and Woolford.
There are
10789
Wolfords in the USA
Wolford is the
3326th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Wolford

JohnWolford

American football quarterback who played for the Arizona Hotshots in the Alliance of American Football (AAF).

MatthewWolford

American Army general who served as the Commanding General of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.

WilliamS.

American lawyer and United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York.

JamesR.

American football player and judge who is a Senior United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

JohnF.

American politician who was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

AlWolford

Former American football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

ArthurWolford

American former college basketball head coach who served in a variety of college basketball roles.

Wolford Genealogy

OriginsThe origin of the surname Wolford is German.
Geographic DistributionThe surname has been predominantly found in the United States, particularly in the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
VariationsVariations of the surname include Woolford, Wollford, and Wolfordt.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Wolford occurred primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many Wolfords emigrated from Germany to the United States, seeking better economic opportunities and a chance for a new life.