FEILD
Feild
Feild is an ancient British surname with origins that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon and Old English origin, derived from the word "feld," which means "open land" or "a cleared forest." The name would have been used to describe someone who lived in or near a field, or who worked in agriculture.
The Feild family can be found throughout the United Kingdom, with concentrations in various regions such as East Anglia, the West Country, and the Midlands. Over time, different branches of the family may have adopted variations of the spelling, such as Field or Fields, which are also common surnames in Britain.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Feild include John Feild, a prominent 19th-century English cleric and theologian, and Sir John Feilding, a distinguished British military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
Today, the Feild surname continues to be borne by descendants of the original family, who may have spread across the globe due to migration and emigration. The name Feild remains a part of British heritage and genealogy, reflecting the rich history and diverse origins of the people who have carried this surname through the centuries.
There are approximately 59 people named Feild in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Feild.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Dean
- John
- Robin
- Stephen
Female
- Jane
- Joan
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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