Shcofield Surname
Approximately 6 people bear this surname
Shcofield 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 SurnameShcofield Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 1:120,819,644 | 1,331,040 |
| England | 2 | 1:27,859,030 | 389,889 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 6 | 1:4,062,562 | 101,150 |
Shcofield 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
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.).
Shcofield Demographics
Average Shcofield Salary in
United States
$71,958 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Shcofield Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Shcofield Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Shcofield is found in The United States more than any other country or territory. It may appear as a variant:. Click here for further potential spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Shcofield? popularity and diffusion
Shcofield is the 7,593,402nd most numerous last name in the world It is held by around 1 in 1,214,590,986 people. This last name is predominantly found in The Americas, where 50 percent of Shcofield reside; 50 percent reside in North America and 50 percent reside in Anglo-North America.
The surname is most widespread in The United States, where it is held by 3 people, or 1 in 120,819,644. In The United States Shcofield is primarily concentrated in: Florida, where 33 percent live, Utah, where 33 percent live and Washington, where 33 percent live. Beside The United States this surname exists in 2 countries. It is also found in England, where 33 percent live and The United Arab Emirates, where 17 percent live.
Shcofield Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Shcofield has changed over time. In England the share of the population with the surname contracted 67 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Shcofield Last Name Statistics demography
Shcofield earn more than fifty percent more than the average income. In United States they earn 66.77% more than the national average, earning $71,958 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scofield | 94 | 11,643 | / |
| Schofield | 89 | 49,978 | / |
| Scoffield | 89 | 903 | / |
| Scoufield | 89 | 16 | / |
| Scofields | 89 | 3 | / |
| Scoefield | 89 | 3 | / |
| Scohfield | 89 | 2 | / |
| Scowfield | 89 | 1 | / |
| Stcofield | 89 | 1 | / |
| Scosfield | 89 | 1 | / |
| Scofieldt | 89 | 0 | / |
| Scofild | 88 | 59 | / |
| Scofeld | 88 | 6 | / |
| Scofiel | 88 | 1 | / |
| Schoffield | 84 | 55 | / |
| Schoofield | 84 | 24 | / |
| Schhofield | 84 | 2 | / |
| Hschofield | 84 | 1 | / |
| Schowfield | 84 | 0 | / |
| Schoufield | 84 | 0 | / |
| Schofielld | 84 | 0 | / |
| Schofeld | 82 | 132 | / |
| Skofield | 82 | 99 | / |
| Scofeild | 82 | 14 | / |
| Schofild | 82 | 9 | / |
| Scoefild | 82 | 2 | / |
| Scofielt | 82 | 1 | / |
| Scöfield | 82 | 1 | / |
| Scofiele | 82 | 0 | / |
| Scafield | 82 | 0 | / |
| Scoffiel | 82 | 0 | / |
| Scoffeld | 82 | 0 | / |
| Scoffoeld | 78 | 4 | / |
| Schafield | 78 | 3 | / |
| Schowfeld | 78 | 1 | / |
| Schoffeld | 78 | 1 | / |
| Scoffilld | 78 | 1 | / |
| Schoffild | 78 | 0 | / |
| Skoefield | 78 | 0 | / |
| Schofeldt | 78 | 0 | / |
| Schoufeld | 78 | 0 | / |
| Skofild | 75 | 144 | / |
| Schaffield | 74 | 32 | / |
| Schafeld | 71 | 35 | / |
| Skoufild | 71 | 4 | / |
| Schafild | 71 | 0 | / |
| Schaffeld | 67 | 981 | / |
| Schapfeld | 67 | 30 | / |
| Skofld | 67 | 1 | / |
| Skeffield | 67 | 1 | / |
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