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

Enfield, 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 Enfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enfield in America

Enfield is the 19997th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enfield surname appeared 1,339 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 Enfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enfield to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Enfield

The surname Enfield originates from England and dates back to the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the town of Enfield, which is located in the county of Middlesex, just north of London. The name Enfield is believed to come from the Old English words "ēne," meaning "lamb," and "feld," meaning "field," suggesting that the area was once known for its sheep pastures.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Enfield can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Enefelde." This vital historical record, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames and their origins across England at the time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Ralph de Enfield was recorded as holding land in Enfield. This early use of the surname suggests that it was already well-established by this period. Another early record from 1327 mentions a John de Enfield, who was a merchant and Freeman of the City of London.

During the 15th century, the name Enfield appeared in various forms, such as "Enefelde," "Enefeld," and "Enefelde." One notable individual from this time was Thomas Enfield, a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Middlesex, who was born around 1450.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the surname began to stabilize, and it became more commonly written as "Enfield." One prominent figure from this period was Sir Walter Enfield (c. 1520-1585), who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1576.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, several notable individuals bore the surname Enfield. These include Edward Enfield (1623-1692), a Puritan writer and clergyman, and William Enfield (1741-1797), a Presbyterian minister and author of numerous educational works.

In the 19th century, the surname Enfield continued to be associated with individuals of significance. One such person was William Enfield (1832-1921), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal College of Surgeons.

While this overview provides a historical perspective on the surname Enfield, it is important to note that genealogical research and records can offer more detailed insights into individual family histories and the evolution of this surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enfield

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

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 Enfield 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Enfield has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Enfield was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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