Scofield Surname
Approximately 11,643 people bear this surname
Scofield Surname Definition:
This surname is locational, that is, it was assumed by an individual that lived at Schofield. Due to its prevalence, it is likely there are multiple progenitors. One family from Scholefield Hall in Rochdale is recorded from the early 14th century.
Read More About This SurnameScofield Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,989 | 1:40,322 | 4,956 |
| England | 588 | 1:94,759 | 10,119 |
| Brazil | 388 | 1:551,738 | 20,643 |
| Ghana | 277 | 1:97,548 | 9,187 |
| Australia | 224 | 1:120,517 | 13,272 |
| Egypt | 214 | 1:429,606 | 25,756 |
| Canada | 206 | 1:178,862 | 17,839 |
| Morocco | 204 | 1:169,000 | 29,345 |
| China | 108 | 1:12,660,385 | 764 |
| New Zealand | 85 | 1:53,274 | 8,505 |
| Russia | 43 | 1:3,351,699 | 174,427 |
| Scotland | 25 | 1:214,153 | 11,205 |
| South Africa | 18 | 1:3,009,872 | 112,058 |
| Nigeria | 18 | 1:9,841,264 | 197,192 |
| Philippines | 14 | 1:7,231,302 | 192,576 |
| France | 13 | 1:5,109,440 | 259,941 |
| Singapore | 13 | 1:423,669 | 18,211 |
| India | 12 | 1:63,922,115 | 578,870 |
| Israel | 11 | 1:777,967 | 50,646 |
| Belarus | 11 | 1:863,733 | 65,346 |
| Jamaica | 10 | 1:286,995 | 7,581 |
| Tunisia | 9 | 1:67,847 | 8,246 |
| Myanmar | 9 | 1:5,770,887 | 975 |
| Germany | 8 | 1:10,063,182 | 283,807 |
| Thailand | 8 | 1:8,829,793 | 476,604 |
| Wales | 7 | 1:442,076 | 21,198 |
| Kenya | 7 | 1:6,597,129 | 51,431 |
| Peru | 6 | 1:5,297,354 | 36,458 |
| Qatar | 6 | 1:393,000 | 55,922 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5 | 1:1,832,455 | 58,414 |
| Indonesia | 4 | 1:33,062,298 | 643,618 |
| Mexico | 4 | 1:31,031,551 | 63,627 |
| Iraq | 4 | 1:8,755,414 | 23,373 |
| Angola | 4 | 1:6,747,304 | 6,999 |
| DR Congo | 4 | 1:18,469,892 | 182,906 |
| Uzbekistan | 4 | 1:7,732,286 | 43,643 |
| Gabon | 4 | 1:472,298 | 3,618 |
| Spain | 3 | 1:15,584,012 | 120,866 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 1:5,629,059 | 132,535 |
| Malaysia | 3 | 1:9,831,408 | 269,765 |
| Turkey | 3 | 1:25,940,474 | 162,557 |
| Ireland | 3 | 1:1,569,646 | 17,286 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1:17,080,085 | 2,793 |
| Italy | 3 | 1:20,385,563 | 143,117 |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 1:2,390,034 | 10,205 |
| Austria | 2 | 1:4,257,718 | 99,224 |
| Belgium | 2 | 1:5,748,322 | 130,559 |
| Romania | 2 | 1:10,038,935 | 80,612 |
| Cameroon | 2 | 1:10,384,534 | 165,830 |
| Tanzania | 2 | 1:26,470,806 | 111,653 |
| Chile | 2 | 1:8,808,237 | 65,417 |
| Cyprus | 2 | 1:442,438 | 9,493 |
| Iran | 2 | 1:38,391,262 | 236,033 |
| Iceland | 2 | 1:190,045 | 6,825 |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 1:3,667,742 | 11,574 |
| Japan | 2 | 1:63,922,146 | 62,827 |
| Guatemala | 2 | 1:8,041,334 | 9,698 |
| Kazakhstan | 2 | 1:8,841,248 | 174,813 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1:20,808,560 | 18,521 |
| Swaziland | 1 | 1:1,298,199 | 1,718 |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1:92,646,054 | 8,382 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1:9,846,757 | 347,448 |
| Taiwan | 1 | 1:23,444,746 | 93,622 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1:15,438,240 | 133,260 |
| Ukraine | 1 | 1:45,522,696 | 503,646 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1 | 1:5,972,654 | 99,197 |
| Haiti | 1 | 1:10,683,907 | 24,607 |
| Albania | 1 | 1:2,914,055 | 29,474 |
| Algeria | 1 | 1:38,631,551 | 130,422 |
| American Samoa | 1 | 1:55,758 | 3,072 |
| Bahamas | 1 | 1:391,751 | 2,737 |
| Bolivia | 1 | 1:10,616,434 | 17,077 |
| Colombia | 1 | 1:47,774,072 | 44,230 |
| Denmark | 1 | 1:5,644,715 | 93,155 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 1:10,432,932 | 36,508 |
| Fiji | 1 | 1:894,391 | 4,568 |
| Guam | 1 | 1:160,121 | 4,893 |
| Somalia | 1 | 1:13,452,061 | 9,224 |
| Honduras | 1 | 1:8,816,442 | 9,272 |
| Jordan | 1 | 1:8,842,437 | 26,010 |
| Latvia | 1 | 1:2,050,046 | 60,295 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1:178,643,885 | 213,220 |
| Poland | 1 | 1:38,008,749 | 231,653 |
| Portugal | 1 | 1:10,418,241 | 25,048 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
| Slovakia | 1 | 1:5,336,450 | 140,422 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6 | 1:738,311 | 21,113 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 357 | 1:68,278 | 7,736 |
| Scotland | 10 | 1:374,322 | 10,959 |
| Wales | 3 | 1:522,805 | 14,314 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,770 | 1:13,321 | 1,709 |
Scofield (281) may also be a first name.
Scofield Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is locational, that is, it was assumed by an individual that lived at Schofield. Due to its prevalence, it is likely there are multiple progenitors. One family from Scholefield Hall in Rochdale is recorded from the early 14th century. This family were a minor landed family. Their arms are gules a fesse between three bulls' heads cabossed argent.
The name is derived from the Norse word 'skáli', meaning 'hut' and the Saxon 'feld', meaning 'field' – 'hut in the field'. Thus the person who assumed this surname would have lived in such a place. It has been suggested that the Schoe- originated from the Saxon 'schole,' citing this word as meaning 'hut,' but it actually means 'school;' making it an unlikely origin.
- 1343. Joh. de Scholefeld: The Coucher Book of Whalley abbey
- 1363. Richardus de Skolefeld, taillior, freeman of York: Register of the Freemen of the City of York
- 1564. Anthony Irelad alias Skolefeld, the sonne of Jhon Ireland & Issabell Skofeld, bastard, was christined: Otley, Yorkshire Parish Register
- 1637. for sending Edw: Scofild & Hen Parkinson to the house of correction: The Constables' Accounts of the Manor of Manchester
- 1697. Eliz. Skolefield of Batley, buried: Publications Yorkshire Archaeological Society, Vol. 64
- 1797. Joseph Boyd and Sarah Scuffield, married: Yatley, Hampshire Registers
- 1836. Charles Nuttall and Ellen Schofield, married: Haslingden, Lancashire Registers
V. Schofleld, Schol(e)field.
(English) Dweller at the hut or shed in the field.
Scofield: are all English forms of Escoville in Calvados.
The old family of Schofield, of Schofield Hall, Spotland, is now extinct in the direct line (W. W.). Scolfeld was a common name in Rochdale parish in the 16th century (F.). Abdie Scholfield was churchwarden of Prestwich in 1645 (B.).
Schofield, a name also established in Lancashire, under which county further reference will be found, is now numerously represented in the Huddersfield and Leeds districts. Joseph Scholfield, haberdasher, of Hats, was buried in St. John's church, Leeds, in 1688 (Th.).
Scofield Demographics
Average Male Scofield Height
175.31 cm
Average Female Scofield Height
166.47 cm
Sample is predominantly from Anglosphere countries
Scofield Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Scofield Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Scofield is found in The United States more than any other country/territory. It can also be rendered in the variant forms:. Click here for other possible spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Scofield? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 44,627th most prevalent family name throughout the world, borne by approximately 1 in 625,917 people. The last name Scofield occurs mostly in The Americas, where 71 percent of Scofield reside; 68 percent reside in North America and 67 percent reside in Anglo-North America. It is also the 528,876th most prevalent first name internationally, borne by 281 people.
This last name is most widespread in The United States, where it is carried by 8,989 people, or 1 in 40,322. In The United States it is primarily concentrated in: California, where 11 percent are found, Florida, where 6 percent are found and Texas, where 6 percent are found. Not including The United States this surname exists in 87 countries. It is also common in England, where 5 percent are found and Brazil, where 3 percent are found.
Scofield Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Scofield has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people carrying the Scofield last name increased 238 percent between 1880 and 2014; in England it increased 165 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Scotland it increased 250 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Wales it increased 233 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Ireland it fell 50 percent between 1901 and 2014.
Scofield Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those bearing the Scofield surname is predominantly Catholic (100%) in Ireland, Orthodox (75%) in Russia and Orthodox (75%) in Ukraine.
In The United States those holding the Scofield last name are 16.46% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than The US average, with 63.23% being registered with the party.
The amount Scofield earn in different countries varies greatly. In Peru they earn 135.5% more than the national average, earning S/. 45,652 per year; in South Africa they earn 57.99% less than the national average, earning R 99,840 per year; in United States they earn 4.72% more than the national average, earning $45,184 USD per year and in Canada they earn 15.25% less than the national average, earning $42,104 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoffield | 94 | 903 | / |
| Scoufield | 94 | 16 | / |
| Shcofield | 94 | 6 | / |
| Scohfield | 94 | 2 | / |
| Scowfield | 94 | 1 | / |
| Scofieldt | 94 | 0 | / |
| Scofild | 93 | 59 | / |
| Scofeld | 93 | 6 | / |
| Skofield | 88 | 99 | / |
| Scofielt | 88 | 1 | / |
| Scoffeld | 88 | 0 | / |
| Scafield | 88 | 0 | / |
| Scoffoeld | 82 | 4 | / |
| Scoffilld | 82 | 1 | / |
| Skofild | 80 | 144 | / |
| Skoufild | 75 | 4 | / |
| Skofld | 71 | 1 | / |
| Skofelt | 67 | 34 | / |
| Scafelt | 67 | 0 | / |
| Skatfeld | 63 | 6 | / |
| Skottfelt | 59 | 37 | / |
| Skaufeldt | 59 | 4 | / |
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Scofield Reference & Research
Scofield DNA Website - A web page dedicated to the genetic research of those who bear the surname and its variants.
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Footnotes
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