Scofild Surname

2,506,728th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 59 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Russia
Highest density in:
Tunisia

Scofild 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.

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Scofild Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Russia121:12,010,255361,204
Tunisia91:67,8478,246
Egypt91:10,215,08448,153
Algeria41:9,657,88864,782
Portugal41:2,604,56016,079
Kenya41:11,544,97562,419
Azerbaijan31:3,216,37432,290
Brazil31:71,358,111770,017
Iran21:38,391,262236,033
Belarus21:4,750,530139,516
Jordan11:8,842,43726,010
Morocco11:34,476,099111,471
France11:66,422,722504,397
China11:1,367,321,56651,149
United Arab Emirates11:9,162,273135,437
United States11:362,458,9331,988,048
Bangladesh11:159,356,77326,077
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Wales61:261,4039,165
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States101:5,021,868210,693

Scofild 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
    • — Forebears.io

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.).

Homes of Family Names in Great Britain (1890) by Henry Brougham Guppy

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.).

Homes of Family Names in Great Britain (1890) by Henry Brougham Guppy

Scofild Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Scofild Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name Scofild is borne by more people in Russia than any other country or territory. It can also be found as:. Click here for further possible spellings of Scofild.

How Common Is The Last Name Scofild? popularity and diffusion

The surname is the 2,506,728th most commonly held family name world-wide, held by approximately 1 in 123,517,727 people. Scofild occurs mostly in Africa, where 46 percent of Scofild live; 39 percent live in North Africa and 24 percent live in Mahgreb.

This surname is most widespread in Russia, where it is held by 12 people, or 1 in 12,010,255. In Russia it is primarily found in: Novosibirsk Oblast, where 25 percent reside, Moscow, where 17 percent reside and Republic of Tatarstan, where 17 percent reside. Aside from Russia this last name exists in 16 countries. It is also common in Tunisia, where 15 percent reside and Egypt, where 15 percent reside.

Scofild Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The occurrence of Scofild has changed over time. In The United States the number of people carrying the Scofild last name fell 90 percent between 1880 and 2014.

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