About Lankford
The surname Lankford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Lanca," meaning "lance" or "spear," and the word "ford," meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Lankford is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a shallow river crossing or ford, associated with a person named Lanca. Over time, the name evolved into Lankford.
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