TOFIELD
Tofield
Tofield is a British surname with its origin rooted in the Old English language. The surname is locational, originating from the village of Tofield in Oxfordshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "Tote" meaning "at the lookout" or "lookout place" and "feld" meaning "open land" or "field", indicating that the village was situated on open land with a prominent lookout or vantage point.
The first recorded instance of the surname Tofield dates back to the early 13th century in Oxfordshire, where individuals bearing the name were residents of the village of Tofield. Over time, the surname spread to other parts of England as families migrated and settled in different regions.
Variants of the Tofield surname include Toffeld, Tofilde, Toufield, and Towfield. The name has seen variations in spelling due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in early records.
Individuals with the surname Tofield have contributed to various fields and professions in British society, but genealogical records may be necessary to trace specific lineages and notable individuals with the surname.
As with many surnames of British origin, the name Tofield carries with it a rich history and connection to a specific locality in England, reflecting the importance of land and place in the development of surnames throughout the country's history.
There are approximately 274 people named Tofield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Tofield.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Darren
- Dave
- David
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Terence
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Genevieve
- Kate
- Katherine
- Louise
- Patricia
- Penelope
- Samantha
- Susan
- Vanessa