About Galliford
The surname Galliford is of English origin and is believed to be locational, derived from the place name "Galliford" or "Galliforth." The meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is likely to have originated from a combination of Old English elements, possibly "galan" meaning "to sing" or "gallan" meaning "to frighten," and "ford" meaning "a shallow river crossing." Therefore, the surname Galliford may have originally referred to someone who lived near a singing river or a ford that was associated with fear or danger.
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