OLDFIELD
Also recorded as Old Field
Oldfield
Oldfield is a British surname of Old English origin, derived from the words "ald," meaning "old," and "feld," meaning "field." The surname is primarily found in England, especially in the Midlands, West Yorkshire, and Lancashire.
The Oldfield family name is believed to have originated from various locations throughout England where families lived near or on old fields. The first recorded instance of the surname dates back to the early 13th century.
Notable individuals with the surname Oldfield include Thomas Oldfield, a British engineer and entrepreneur known for his contributions to the railway industry in the 19th century, and Sally Oldfield, a British singer-songwriter known for her folk and pop music.
The Oldfield surname has variations in spelling, such as Olfeld, Auldefeld, and Aldfeld. Over the centuries, the Oldfield name has spread to other English-speaking countries through immigration and diaspora.
In contemporary times, individuals bearing the surname Oldfield continue to be associated with diverse professions and industries, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 7,618 people named Oldfield in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,237th most common surname in Britain. Around 117 in a million people in Britain are named Oldfield.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Joan
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan