Settlement by the ford
An English habitational surname referring to a homestead or village located near a shallow river crossing. It combines the Old English elements 'ford' (crossing) and 'ham' (home or village).
Fewer than 5 boys were named Fordham in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The mascot of Fordham University · Fordham University Athletics
