Schofield Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Schofield Name Meaning: This is a habitational name from various places. Middle english sc(h)ole 'hut' + feld 'pasture'-open country.

The name is of english origin mainly Northern & is locational for a 'lost' medieval village in Lancashire.

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Surname Distribution

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Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Schofield Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Schofield family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 2,120
Cotton Weaver 511
Woollen Weaver 259
Coal Miner 202
House Keeper 169
Labourer 130
Cotton Operative 113
Dress Maker 81
Cotton Piecer 79
Cotton Winder 75
Worsted Weaver 71
Domestic Servant 64
General Servant 62
Cotton Spinner 60
Joiner 59
Cotton Reeler 58
Silk Weaver 55
Carter 53
Mechanic 49
Stone Mason 48
Weaver 48
Grocer 46
Woollen Spinner 45
Annuitant 41
Factory Operative 41

Schofield Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Schofield 100% 113,905
2 Schofiled 78% 810
3 Schafield 89% 262
4 Schoefield 90% 245
5 Schfield 89% 230
6 Schefield 89% 229
7 Schoffield 90% 198
8 Schofeild 78% 122

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

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