Beresford en · PROPN
Etymology
Habitational surname from a minor place in Staffordshire, from Old English befer (“beaver”) + ford (“ford”). The town in New Brunswick is named after military officer and politician William Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford (1768 - 1854).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A surname from Old English.
- (countable, uncountable) A settlement in British Columbia, Canada.
- (countable, uncountable) A town in Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- (countable, uncountable) A city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresfords | Number=Plur | lexicographic |