HIGHFIELD
Highfield
Highfield is a surname of English origin that is linked to various places called Highfield in Britain. The name is derived from the Old English words "heah," meaning high, and "feld," meaning field, and as such, denotes someone who lived near a high open piece of land.
Distribution
The surname Highfield is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions historically associated with Anglo-Saxon settlement. Over time, migration may have led to the presence of Highfield families in other English-speaking countries.
Notable Individuals
- John Highfield (1779-1853): An English inventor credited with several innovations in agricultural machinery.
- Susan Highfield (b. 1965): A British artist known for her striking landscape paintings.
Trivia
- The Highfield Coat of Arms features a shield with symbols representing strength and a connection to the land.
Whether used as a surname or a place name, Highfield continues to carry the essence of elevated fields and rural landscapes in the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,575 people named Highfield in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,147th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Highfield.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Denise
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Joanne
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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