Field Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Field Name Meaning: Originating from the Anglo-Saxon 'feld' meaning 'open country'.

An Anglo-Saxon name which was probably given to someone who lived in the 'open country' (non-cultivated soil).

Discover how your Field ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Field Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Field family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 245
General Labourer 200
Dress Maker 142
Scholar 138
General Servant Domestic 120
Cook Domestic 99
Carpenter 80
Housemaid Domestic 70
Farmer 63
Domestic Servant 60
Laundress Wash 60
Gardener Domestic 58
Bricklayer 54
Dressmaker 53
Agricultural Labourer 52
House Maid Domestic 44
Charwoman 43
Bricklayer Labourer 39
Carman 38
House Painter 38
Servant Domestic 38
Butcher 37
Brick Layer 35
Draper Assistant 34
Tailoress 34

Field Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Field 100% 111,476
2 Flood 40% 15,683
3 Flude 20% 2,687
4 Feild 60% 937
5 Fold 60% 654
6 Fould 60% 561
7 Ofield 83% 530
8 Filed 60% 371
9 Floud 40% 330
10 Ifould 50% 316
11 Fuld 60% 283
12 Ifield 83% 252
13 Faldo 40% 137

Did you know?

The surname Field is the most popular version of all its varients

Search for the Field family