Warfield

Warfield is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from various places in England, including Warfield in Berkshire. The name is derived from the Old English words "weard" meaning "watch" and "feld" meaning "open land," denoting someone who lived by an open pasture or who was responsible for overseeing a field.

The Warfield surname dates back to the medieval period in England and has been recorded in various spellings over the centuries, including Warfeld, Warefield, and Werfield. The name is most commonly found in the southern counties of England.

Individuals bearing the surname Warfield have played notable roles in British history, with some records indicating that members of the Warfield family were landowners or held positions of authority in their communities.

Today, the surname Warfield is still found in the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where individuals of British ancestry have settled. Variants of the name may also exist due to phonetic and spelling variations that have occurred over time.

Overall, the surname Warfield carries a rich history and is part of the tapestry of British surnames that reflect the country's diverse heritage and localised origins.

There are approximately 294 people named Warfield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Warfield.

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

  • Andrew
  • Bernard
  • Brian
  • Christopher
  • Clifford
  • Colin
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Mark
  • Neil
  • Nicholas
  • Richard
  • William

Female

  • Amanda
  • Christine
  • Heidi
  • Joanna
  • Katherine
  • Kathleen
  • Layla
  • Lesley
  • Margaret
  • Michelle
  • Ruth
  • Samantha
  • Sharon
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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