Enfield

Enfield Meaning & Origin

About Enfield
The surname Enfield is of English origin and is derived from the place name Enfield, which is located in the county of Middlesex, England. The name Enfield is believed to have originated from the Old English words "en" meaning "duck" and "feld" meaning "field," suggesting that the name referred to a field or area where ducks were found. Over time, individuals living in or near Enfield adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Enfield is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Enfield: 1,339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,997
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Enfield based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E51043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 N F IY0 L D
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛnfild/
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('ANFLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Enfield in Braille

Here's how to represent Enfield in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Enfield in braille

How to sign the name Enfield using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Enfield using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Enfield in sign language

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