FIELDS
Fields
Fields is a common surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "feld" or "felds," meaning an area of open land, especially one used for agriculture. The name likely originally referred to someone who lived or worked in such an area.
Origin
The surname Fields has been traced back to medieval England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is a toponymic surname, denoting someone who lived by or worked in fields. Over time, the name has spread to various English-speaking countries and has variants such as Field, Fielding, and Feld.
Distribution
The surname Fields is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in areas historically associated with agriculture. It is also prevalent in the United States, Australia, and Canada, likely due to migration patterns over the centuries.
Notable People
- W. C. Fields (1880–1946): American comedian, actor, and writer known for his films and vaudeville performances.
- Sally Field (b. 1946): American actress and director, winner of multiple Academy Awards and Emmy Awards.
- Noel Field (1904–1970): American spy for the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Variants
Variants of the surname Fields include Field, Fielder, Fielding, and Feld. These variants may have arisen due to regional accents, dialects, or transcription errors in historical records.
Legacy
The surname Fields carries connotations of nature, agriculture, and the rural landscape. It reflects a connection to the land and the importance of farming in English history. Today, individuals bearing the surname Fields continue to honour and preserve this heritage.
There are approximately 3,159 people named Fields in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,858th most common surname in Britain. Around 49 in a million people in Britain are named Fields.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Karen
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Feilds
- Feild
- Feld
- Feildes
- Falds
- Faldes
- Fileds
- Field
- Fald
- Faltus
- Faulds
- Fawlds
- Felda
- Feldes
- Feltes
- Feltis
- Felts
- Feltus
- Feltz
- Ffield
- Fielde
- Fieldea
- Fielders
- Fieldes
- Fieldew
- Fieldson
- Fieldus
- Filaitis
- Fildas
- Fildes
- Fildis
- Filds
- Filts
- Flatass
- Flatts
- Fletes
- Floods
- Floyds
- Foldes
- Foldesi
- Folds
- Foldys
- Foliadis
- Folts
- Foltz
- Fouldes
- Foulds
- Fowlds
- Fulds
- Fultz
- Fyldes
- Valadas
- Valadez
- Valaitis
- Valdes
- Valdez
- Valdis
- Valdus
- Valtas
- Veld
- Velde
- Veltze
- Vialettes
- Villiotis
- Vilutis
- Vlitos
- Voliotis
- Voltz
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