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

Singfield, 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 Singfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Singfield in America

Singfield is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Singfield surname appeared 176 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 Singfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Singfield 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 Singfield

The surname Singfield is believed to have originated in England, deriving from an Old English place name that combined the words "sing" (meaning "to sing") and "feld" (meaning "field"). This suggests that the name may have been occupational, referring to a person who sang or performed music in a particular field or meadow.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Singfield dates back to the late 12th century, where it appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1190. This document listed a William de Singfelde as a landowner in the county. Over the following centuries, the name took on various spellings, such as Syngfelde, Syngfeld, and Singfeild, reflecting the fluid nature of spelling during that era.

In the 13th century, the Singfield name appeared in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1225, which recorded legal proceedings in the royal court. This entry mentioned a Robert de Syngfelde, who was involved in a land dispute. The name also surfaced in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1279, which listed a Reginald de Syngfeld as a resident of the county.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the Singfield surname was Sir John Singfield, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. He was documented in the Feet of Fines records of 1348, which recorded land transactions, as having acquired property in Gloucestershire.

During the 15th century, the Singfield name gained further recognition with the birth of William Singfield (c. 1410-1489), a renowned scholar and clergyman. He served as the Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, and was instrumental in the college's development during his tenure.

Another influential figure was Sir Richard Singfield (1520-1589), an English soldier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He played a crucial role in the Anglo-Spanish War and was knighted for his military achievements.

In the 17th century, the Singfield name was associated with Mary Singfield (1615-1677), a well-known herbalist and apothecary. Her writings on medicinal plants and remedies were highly regarded in her time.

The 18th century saw the birth of Samuel Singfield (1738-1803), a celebrated architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings across England. His most notable work was the construction of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, which remains a architectural landmark.

Throughout its history, the Singfield surname has been linked to various locations in England, such as Singfield Manor in Berkshire and the village of Singfield in Buckinghamshire. These place names likely contributed to the development and spread of the surname across different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Singfield

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

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

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