Butterfield

The surname Butterfield is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "BūtU, meaning "bitt, bight or corner," and the Old English word "feld," which means "open country," or a "piece of open land." Therefore, the name Butterfield can be interpreted as "dweller by the open land with a corner or bend."

The Butterfield surname is mainly found in northern England, particularly in Yorkshire, where it has a long history dating back to medieval times. The name has also spread to other parts of Britain and overseas due to migration and emigration patterns.

Individuals bearing the surname Butterfield have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, politics, business, and the arts. Notable figures with the surname include the English author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, who took the pen name "Thomas Butterfield" early in his career.

The Butterfield family name has evolved over the centuries through variations such as Butterfielde, Buttrefeld, and Boterfield. The name continues to be borne by many people around the world today, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient British surname.

There are approximately 5,843 people named Butterfield in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,618th most common surname in Britain. Around 90 in a million people in Britain are named Butterfield.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Ann
  • Carol
  • Christine
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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