CANSFIELD
Cansfield
Cansfield is a relatively rare surname of English origin, primarily found in the northern regions of the country. The name is believed to be of locational origin from places called Can(s)field, with "Can" possibly denoting a personal name combined with "field" referring to an open space or clearing.
The Cansfield surname is thought to have emerged in the medieval period, with historical records dating back to the early 13th century in Lancashire, England. Over the centuries, families bearing the surname dispersed to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, leading to diverse branches of the Cansfield family tree.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Cansfield include those who have made contributions to various fields such as academia, arts, politics, and more. While the surname may not be as common as others, its bearers have left their mark in their respective fields of endeavour.
Today, the surname Cansfield is carried by families across the globe, with descendants tracing their ancestry back to the original bearers of the name. The heritage and history of the Cansfield surname continue to be researched and preserved by genealogists and historians, adding to the tapestry of British surnames and family lineages.
There are approximately 256 people named Cansfield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Cansfield.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Andrew
- Ben
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Michael
- Neil
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Ronald
- Stephen
- Tony
Female
- Hazel
- Ja
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Judith
- Julie
- Karen
- Laura
- Laurie
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Victoria