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

Scofield, 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 Scofield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scofield in America

Scofield is the 5731st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scofield surname appeared 6,048 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Scofield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scofield 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 Scofield

The surname Scofield is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "sco" meaning wood or forest, and "feld" meaning field or open land. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who lived near a wooded area or a clearing in a forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Scofelde." This suggests that the name was already established in certain parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the spelling of the name varied significantly, with variations such as Schofield, Scofeld, and Scofeild appearing in various records and documents. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling conventions at the time.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Scofield was John de Scofeld, a landowner and knight who served under King Edward I. He was part of the English forces that fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence against William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.

Another notable individual with this surname was Sir Robert Scofield (c. 1545-1619), a wealthy merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1614. He was a key figure in the establishment of trade relations between England and the Ottoman Empire.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Puritan minister named Samuel Scofield (1590-1672) gained recognition for his fiery sermons and his support for the Parliamentarian cause. He was a vocal critic of the monarchy and was briefly imprisoned for his views.

In the literary world, the name Scofield is associated with Cyrus Ingerson Scofield (1843-1921), an American theologian and minister who published the influential Scofield Reference Bible in 1909. This annotated study Bible provided extensive cross-references and commentary, and became widely popular among evangelical Christians.

Another historical figure with the surname Scofield was John Scofield (1776-1848), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut in the early 19th century.

While the Scofield surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly through British emigration and colonization. Today, it remains a prominent surname in countries with significant British heritage, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scofield

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

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

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