LANCEFIELD
Lancefield
The surname Lancefield is of English origin and is locational in nature, derived from the village of Lancefield in Staffordshire, England. The placename Lancefield is believed to have been composed of the Old English elements "lang" meaning long and "feld" meaning field, suggesting a name for a settlement in a long field.
The surname Lancefield is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the Staffordshire region of England, where the original place existed. Records show that individuals bearing the surname Lancefield have been present in Staffordshire for centuries, with mentions in parish records, census data, and other historical documents.
Variants of the Lancefield surname include Lansfield, Lanesfield, and Lainsfield, reflecting the phonetic variations that have occurred over time. The coat of arms associated with the Lancefield surname typically features symbols such as fields and trees, evoking the rural origins of the name.
Today, individuals with the surname Lancefield can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the diaspora of families over the years. The name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the legacy of the village of Lancefield and its inhabitants in historical and genealogical records.
There are approximately 209 people named Lancefield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Lancefield.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Charles
- Christopher
- David
- Jon
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Richard
- Robin
- Roger
- Steven
- Thomas
- Tim
- William
Female
- Anna
- Belinda
- Claire
- Clara
- Courtney
- Lyndsey
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Michala
- Sarah
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