English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Spofforth (Yorkshire) recorded as Spotford in the late 12th century. The placename probably derives from Old English spot ‘small piece plot of land’ + ford ‘ford’.
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What is the origin of the name Spofford?
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Spofforth (Yorkshire) recorded as Spotford in the late 12th century. The placename probably derives from Old English spot ‘small piece plot of land’ + ford ‘ford’.