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".
Notable people sharing this surname include:
born in 16th CenturyJohn Redford (died 1547), English composer and organistborn in 18th CenturySebastian Redford (1701–1763), English Jesuitborn in 19th CenturyAlvin J. Redford (1883-1974), American politicianHarry Redford (1841–1901), also known as Captain Starlight, Australian stockman and cattle thiefJames Redford (1821–1909), Canadian businessman and political figureborn in 20th CenturyAlison Redford (born 1965), Former Premier of Alberta, CanadaAngus Redford (born 1956), Australian politicianBlair Redford (born 1983), American actorDonald B. Redford (born 1934), Canadian EgyptologistEmmette Redford (1904–1998), American political scientist and historianIan Redford (actor) (born 1951), British actorIan Redford (born 1960), Scottish footballerRobert Redford (born 1936), American film director, actor, producerSpencer Redford (born 1983), American actressWilliam Redford (born 1958), British corporate executive