Hanford (surname)

Hanford is a surname with Welsh origins. Notable people with this surname include:
 * Thomas Hanford (1621–1693), founder of Norwalk, Connecticut
 * Benjamin Hanford (1861–1910), American politician
 * Burke Hanford (1872–1928), United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
 * Charles B. Hanford (1859–1926), American stage actor
 * Charlie Hanford (1882–1963), American baseball player
 * Cornelius H. Hanford (1849–1926), American judge
 * Dan Hanford (born 1991), Welsh footballer
 * Deirdre Hanford, American business executive at Synopsys, Inc
 * Frank Hanford (1853–1921), American politician and businessman
 * Harry Hanford (1907–1996), Welsh footballer
 * Henry Hanford (1784–1866), American pioneer
 * Ira Hanford (1918–2009), American jockey
 * James Madison Hanford (1827–1911), American railroad executive
 * Jamie Hanford (born 1975), American lacrosse player
 * John Hanford (born c. 1958), American ambassador
 * Martin Hanford (born 1974), British fantasy artist
 * Thaddeus Hanford (1847–1892), American editor