Enfield

Enfield is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the place name Enfield. Enfield is a town in the London Borough of Enfield, located in the northern part of Greater London, England.

The surname Enfield is believed to have originated from the Old English words "Ened" meaning duck and "feld" meaning open land or pasture, thus signifying a place where ducks are kept. The name Enfield was first recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Enefelde".

People bearing the surname Enfield can be found scattered around the United Kingdom, with concentrations in areas historically linked to the town of Enfield.

Famous individuals with the surname Enfield include British comedian Harry Enfield, known for his work on television programmes such as "Harry Enfield and Chums" and "The Harry Enfield Television Programme".

The surname Enfield continues to be borne by many individuals across the United Kingdom, each with their own unique connection to the history and heritage of the Enfield name.

There are approximately 419 people named Enfield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Enfield.

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

  • David
  • Harry
  • Ian
  • John
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Barbara
  • Carolyn
  • Claire
  • Dawn
  • Elizabeth
  • Linda
  • Louise
  • Lucy
  • Ruth
  • Sarah
  • Sharon
  • Susan
  • Tracy

Similar and related surnames

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