The surname Wallingford has its roots in the town of Wallingford, located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. The name itself is derived from the Old English words "w(e)all" meaning "wall" and "ford" meaning "ford" or "crossing." This suggests that the original bearers of the name were perhaps associated with the construction or maintenance of a wall or a ford in the town.
During the medieval period, the Wallingford family migrated to Ireland, and their descendants adopted the surname in their new homeland. The Irish branch of the Wallingford family settled primarily in the province of Leinster, particularly in counties such as Kildare, Wicklow, and Dublin.
It is worth noting that the spelling of surnames during this time was not standardized, so variations such as Wallenford or Waldingford may also be encountered when researching Irish records.
Over time, the Wallingford surname spread throughout Ireland, with individuals of Irish descent bearing this name found in various parts of the country. Today, individuals with the surname Wallingford can still be found in Ireland, as well as in other parts of the world where Irish migration has occurred.
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