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
Cotton Weaver 271
Female Servant 164
Woollen Weaver 162
Weaver 136
Labourer 120
Cotton Piecer 109
Independent 106
Coal Miner 90
Agricultural Labourer 81
Farmer 79
Silk Weaver 76
Cotton Spinner 75
Woollen Spinner 55
Clothier 45
Cotton Reeler 41
Spinner 37
Joiner 33
Stone Mason 31
Cloth Dresser 28
Mechanic 27
Piecer 26
Blacksmith 25
Male Servant 25
Carter 24
Hatter 24

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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