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 1,681
Cotton Weaver 351
Coal Miner 190
Cotton Piecer 169
Woollen Weaver 148
House Keeper 119
Cotton Factory Worker 104
Cotton Spinner 78
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 70
House Servant 69
Carter 66
Labourer 64
Agricultural Labourer 63
Cotton Reeler 62
Dress Maker 59
Servant 58
Silk Weaver 53
Cotton Winder 50
Mechanic 44
Woollen Spinner 43
Laundress 41
Grocer 40
Wife Of Above 38
Woollen Piecer 35
Blacksmith 34

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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