Fieldhouse

Fieldhouse is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from Old English words; "field," referring to an open piece of land, and "house," indicating a building. It is thought to have originated as a topographical surname identifying individuals who lived near a field or farmstead.

The Fieldhouse surname is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with agricultural backgrounds. Over the centuries, families with the surname Fieldhouse have been linked to various occupations such as farmers, landowners, and agricultural workers.

The name Fieldhouse has become more widely recognised as a family name and has spread to regions outside of the UK, particularly in former British colonies.


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There are approximately 2,739 people named Fieldhouse in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,262nd most common surname in Britain. Around 42 in a million people in Britain are named Fieldhouse.

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Anne
  • Carol
  • Emma
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Linda
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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