ENGLEFIELD
Englefield
Englefield is a prominent British surname with roots tracing back to medieval England. The name is derived from the Old English words "Engla" meaning Angles, and "feld" which refers to an open area or field. The surname likely originated as a locational name, denoting someone who lived near a field or area associated with the Angles, an ancient Germanic tribe.
The Englefield family has a long history in the United Kingdom, particularly in the southern region of England. The name has been found in various historical records, including census data, parish registers, and other genealogical documents.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Englefield have made notable contributions to British society in various fields, such as politics, academia, and the arts. Some branches of the Englefield family have been associated with landed gentry and have owned estates in different parts of the country.
Today, the surname Englefield remains relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and legacy of this distinguished British family name.
There are approximately 748 people named Englefield in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,232nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Englefield.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Barry
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Ricky
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Emma
- Jean
- Julie
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Maria
- Mary
- Rita
- Sa
- Sarah
- Susan
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