Find out how popular the last name Chaneyfield is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chaneyfield.

Chaneyfield, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chaneyfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaneyfield in America

Chaneyfield is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaneyfield surname appeared 113 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chaneyfield.

The history of the last name Chaneyfield

The surname Chaneyfield is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Gloucestershire. It is a locational surname, derived from a place name that likely referred to a clearing or field belonging to someone named Cheney.

The name Cheney itself is thought to be derived from the Old French word "chene," meaning oak tree. This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have lived near a significant oak tree or in an area with a notable oak forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Chaneyfield can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1327, where a John de Chenefeld was listed as a taxpayer. This spelling variation, "Chenefeld," provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various legal documents and records, such as the Assize Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1349, where a William Cheneyfeld was mentioned. This entry highlights the interchangeable use of "Chaneyfield" and "Cheneyfeld" in historical records.

In the 15th century, the surname was documented in the Gloucestershire Musters of 1542, which listed a Richard Chaneyfeld among the able-bodied men of the county. This record suggests that the Chaneyfield family had established a presence in the region by this time.

One notable figure bearing the surname Chaneyfield was Sir John Chaneyfield, a knight who lived in the 16th century. He was born in 1523 and served as a member of the English Parliament, representing Gloucestershire in 1555 and 1558.

Another individual of note was Thomas Chaneyfield, a scholar and clergyman who lived from 1589 to 1657. He was educated at Oxford University and later became the rector of the parish church in Longborough, Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, the name was recorded in the parish registers of Gloucestershire, with baptisms, marriages, and burials of Chaneyfield families documented. One such entry from 1643 mentions the baptism of a child named Mary Chaneyfield.

The 18th century saw the surname Chaneyfield spread to other parts of England, with records indicating families bearing the name in counties such as Somerset and Wiltshire. A notable example from this period is William Chaneyfield, a merchant who lived in Bristol from 1712 to 1784.

As the centuries progressed, the Chaneyfield surname continued to be associated with various notable individuals, including authors, politicians, and professionals, further contributing to its rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaneyfield

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chaneyfield.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chaneyfield was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chaneyfield was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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