Trafford is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The Trafford family is one of the oldest recorded families in England, tracing its roots back to Radulphus, who died in about 1050. As Anglo-Saxons, the Traffords initially resisted the Normans, but were granted a pardon shortly after the Norman conquest of England, when they took the name de Trafford. The name Trafford may refer to:
Anthony Trafford (1932–1989), British politician
Charles de Trafford (1864–1951), British cricket player
Charlie Trafford (born 1992), Canadian soccer player
Dermot de Trafford (1925–2010), British banker
Frank Trafford Taylor (1891–1943), Canadian lawyer
Humphrey de Trafford (1808–1886), British landowner
John de Trafford (born 1950), British businessman
Mason Trafford (born 1986), Canadian soccer player
Matthew J. Trafford (born 1979), Canadian writer
Rod Trafford (born 1978), American football player
Rudolph de Trafford (1894–1983), British banker
Stan Trafford (born 1945), British sportsman
Thomas de Trafford (1778–1852), British landowner
Tommy Trafford (1927–1993), British comedian
