Redford (surname)
Redford is a variant of the toponymic surname "Radford", though it may also arise directly from the placename "East Retford" in Nottingham, England which had an alternative spelling of "Redeford".[1]
Notable people sharing this surname include:
- born in 16th Century
- John Redford (died 1547), English composer and organist
- born in 18th Century
- Sebastian Redford (1701–1763), English Jesuit
- born in 19th Century
- Alvin J. Redford (1883–1974), American politician
- Harry Redford (1841–1901), also known as Captain Starlight, Australian stockman and cattle thief
- James Redford (1821–1909), Canadian businessman and political figure
- born in 20th Century
- (born 1984), Entrepreneur, Australia
- Alison Redford (born 1965), Former Premier of Alberta, Canada
- Angus Redford (born 1956), Australian politician
- Blair Redford (born 1983), American actor
- Donald B. Redford (born 1934), Canadian Egyptologist
- Emmette Redford (1904–1998), American political scientist and historian
- Ian Redford (actor) (born 1951), British actor
- Ian Redford (born 1960), Scottish footballer
- James Redford (filmmaker) (1962–2020), American documentary film maker
- Robert Redford (born 1936), American film director, actor, producer
- Spencer Redford (born 1983), American actress
- William Redford (born 1958), British corporate executive
References[]
- ^ Bardsley CWE. "A dictionary of English and Welsh surnames". A dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames. Рипол Классик. p. 640. ISBN 9785871144015 – via Google Books.
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