Ifold Surname
Approximately 26 people bear this surname
Ifold Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Ifield,' parishes in Kent and Sussex. With the corrupted Ifill, compare Hatfull for Hatfield, which see.
1793. Married — William Ifold and Hannah Lane: St. George, Hanover Square.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 15 | 1:3,714,537 | 119,675 |
| Wales | 11 | 1:281,321 | 15,850 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 9 | 1:2,708,374 | 73,770 |
Ifold Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Ifield,' parishes in Kent and Sussex. With the corrupted Ifill, compare Hatfull for Hatfield, which see.
1793. Married — William Ifold and Hannah Lane: St. George, Hanover Square.
1795. — John Ifold and Susanna Mating: ibid.
(English) belonging to Ifield (Sussex, Kent) = (prob.) the Yew-Field [I(f)-, Old English íw, yew-tree, has prob. been influenced in form by the French if, itself from O.H.Ger. íwa + Old English feld] The Sussex parish of Ifield contains Ewhurst = ‘Yew-Wood.’
Ifold Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Ifold Come From? nationality or country of origin
Ifold occurs more in England more than any other country or territory. It may also be found as a variant:. Click here for other possible spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Ifold? popularity and diffusion
Ifold is the 3,882,373rd most frequent family name on a global scale It is held by approximately 1 in 280,290,228 people. The last name Ifold occurs predominantly in Europe, where 100 percent of Ifold live; 100 percent live in Northern Europe and 100 percent live in British Isles.
Ifold is most widespread in England, where it is held by 15 people, or 1 in 3,714,537. In England it is primarily concentrated in: Hampshire, where 53 percent live, Somerset, where 33 percent live and Greater London, where 13 percent live. Besides England this last name is found in one country. It also occurs in Wales, where 42 percent live.
Ifold Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Ifold has changed over time. In England the number of people carrying the Ifold last name expanded 167 percent between 1881 and 2014.
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