SEAFIELD
Seafield
Seafield is a surname of Scottish origin, associated predominantly with the country's aristocratic families. The name refers to a historical Scottish landowning title, with the prefix "Sea" likely deriving from the Old English "sae," meaning sea, and "field" indicating an expanse of land.
Members of the Seafield family have played significant roles in Scottish history and politics. The most notable attribution of the Seafield name is to the Earls of Seafield, a title in the Peerage of Scotland. The first Earl of Seafield was Sir James Ogilvy, a prominent figure in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The family estate, Seafield House, is situated in Moray, Scotland.
The Seafield name continues to hold influence in Scotland up to the present day, with descendants of the original Seafield family still actively involved in various spheres of public life. The surname has thus preserved its heritage and significance through the generations, remaining a symbol of Scottish nobility and history.
There are approximately 44 people named Seafield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Seafield.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Mick
Female