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 1,027
At Home 177
Cotton Weaver 134
Labourer 128
Cotton Piecer 103
Woollen Weaver 98
Power Loom Weaver 90
Coal Miner 90
Cotton Spinner 85
House Keeper 78
Dress Maker 76
Weaver 74
House Servant 73
Power Loom Weaver Cotton 59
Woollen Piecer 56
Agricultural Labourer 54
Servant 53
Cotton Reeler 51
Woollen Spinner 49
Hand Loom Weaver 47
Carter 42
Joiner 40
Hand Loom Weaver Silk 39
Silk Weaver 38
Piecer 37

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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