Hansford is a surname and rare male given name, which originates from the Old English, meaning "'Ford near protected temple'".
- E. Hansford McCourt, former Democratic President of the West Virginia Senate from Webster County
- Edwin Hansford, a Canadian politician
- F. C. Hansford, a former professional baseball player
- Gregg Hansford, an Australian motorcycle and touring car racer
- Hansford Rowe, an American character actor
- Hansford Rowe, an American bass guitarist
- Hansford T. Johnson, an American General
- Pamela Hansford Johnson, an English novelist