SHERFIELD
Sherfield
Sherfield is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is locational, originating from the village of Sherfield in Hampshire, England. The village is documented in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Sernefelle," derived from the Old English words "scir," meaning bright or clear, and "feld," referring to a field or open land.
The surname Sherfield has been found in historical records dating back centuries, indicating a long and rich heritage. Individuals bearing the surname have been documented in various regions of England, with concentrations in Hampshire and surrounding areas.
The name Sherfield may have been adopted by families who hailed from the village or who worked on the lands associated with it. Over time, the name has spread to different parts of the country and even beyond, with descendants of Sherfield families found in diverse locations.
Today, the surname Sherfield continues to be borne by individuals around the world, reflecting the enduring legacy of its origins in the historic village of Sherfield. The name serves as a reminder of the ancestral ties and geographical roots of those who bear it, connecting them to a specific place and history within the British Isles.
There are approximately 185 people named Sherfield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Sherfield.
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
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- Dennis
- John
- Kelvin
- Kevin
- Mark
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Ann
- Celia
- Chloe
- Jane
- Joanne
- Kara
- Kathleen
- Katie
- Louise
- Margaret
- Peggy
- Sally
- Sarah
- Tanya
Similar and related surnames
- Chesterfield
- Charfield
- Chatterfield
- Sarfield
- Scarfield
- Schorfield
- Scorefield
- Scorfield
- Scourfield
- Scurfield
- Sharvell
- Sharvill
- Sharville
- Shawfield
- Shearfield
- Sheffeild
- Sheffeld
- Sheffield
- Sheffields
- Shefield
- Shenfield
- Sherfold
- Sherval
- Shervall
- Shervell
- Shervill
- Sherville
- Shieffield
- Shirfield
- Shirvell
- Shorvell
- Shurvell
- Shurvill
- Surfield
- Swarfield
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