About Burfield
The surname Burfield is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "burh" meaning "fortress" or "stronghold," and "feld" meaning "field" or "open land." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Burfield can be interpreted as "one who lives near or works in a fortified field or open land." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who resided near or was associated with a fortified area or a field that was protected or had some significance.
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The surname Burfield is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burfield based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Burfield is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Burfield in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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