Explore the Family Name Enfield
The meaning of Enfield
English: habitational name from Enfield (Middlesex), either from the Old English personal name Ēana or from Old English ēan ‘lamb’ + feld ‘open field’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Enfield in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Enfield has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 18,724th in popularity and it dropped to 19,997th by 2010, showing a decline of 6.8%. The census count also indicated a slight dip in the number of individuals with this surname from 1,355 in 2000 to 1,339 in 2010, reflecting a change of -1.18%. The proportion per 100k people with the name Enfield fell by 10% from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,724 | #19,997 | -6.8% |
| Count | 1,355 | 1,339 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.45 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enfield
When it comes to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Enfield identify as White, although there was a negligible decrease from 93.65% in 2000 to 92.83% in 2010. There have been noticeable changes in other ethnic identities as well. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased marginally from 1.62% to 1.42%, while there was an increase in those reporting two or more races from 1.62% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname also saw a rise from 1.77% to 2.32% over the same period. No individuals with the surname Enfield identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 92.83% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.32% | 31.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.24% | 38.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 1.42% | -12.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |