BUCKFIELD
Buckfield
Buckfield is an English surname of Old English origin, deriving from the phrase "bucca feld," which means field of the goats. Surnames related to locations or occupations were common in medieval England, and Buckfield likely originated from a place where goats grazed, or where someone worked as a goatherd.
The usage of the surname Buckfield can be traced back to early medieval times in England, and is found primarily in the southern counties of the country. Over the centuries, branches of the Buckfield family have spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the diaspora of English surnames around the world.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Buckfield are limited in historical records, but the name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its English origins. Like many surnames, the significance and prominence of the Buckfield name may vary among different branches of the family.
Today, individuals with the surname Buckfield can be found across the United Kingdom and in regions where English migration has occurred. The name carries with it a sense of history and tradition, reflecting the rich tapestry of English surnames that have evolved over the centuries.
There are approximately 319 people named Buckfield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Buckfield.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Frederick
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Lee
- Mark
- Melvyn
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
Female
- Ann
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joyce
- Julia
- Lisa
- Mary
- Pamela
- Rebecca
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