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

Fielden, 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 Fielden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fielden in America

Fielden is the 23205th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fielden surname appeared 1,099 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 Fielden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fielden 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 Fielden

The surname Fielden is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the place name "Fielden," which refers to an area or field in Lancashire, England. The name is likely derived from the Old English words "feld" or "feldan," meaning "field" or "open land."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1273 as "de Felden." This suggests that the name was already established and associated with a particular location at that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, where it was listed as "Fielden." This spelling variation is indicative of the evolution of the name over time.

The Fielden surname is also found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, the specific reference and spelling used in the Domesday Book are unclear.

One notable person with the Fielden surname was John Fielden (1784-1849), a British industrialist and social reformer. He was a prominent figure in the campaign for the factory reform movement, advocating for better working conditions and shorter hours for factory workers.

Another individual of historical significance was Samuel Fielden (1847-1922), an American labor activist and anarchist. He was one of the defendants in the famous Haymarket Affair trial in Chicago in 1886, which involved a bombing and subsequent clashes between police and protesters.

In the realm of literature, Obadiah Fielden (1679-1737) was an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Course of Life" and "An Exposition of the Catechism."

Joshua Fielden (1782-1857) was a British industrialist and philanthropist who established several schools and churches in the Todmorden area of Lancashire, where the Fielden family had significant landholdings.

Lastly, Thomas Fielden (1783-1857) was a British politician and industrialist who served as a Member of Parliament for Oldham from 1832 to 1847. He was actively involved in the campaign for the abolition of the Corn Laws, which imposed restrictive tariffs on imported grain.

The Fielden surname has a rich history deeply rooted in England, particularly in the Lancashire region. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name has been carried by individuals of significance across various fields, including industry, politics, social reform, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fielden

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

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

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