Stanfield (surname)
Stanfield is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin deriving from the Old English 'stan' (meaning stony) and 'feld' (field).[1][2] This toponymic surname originates from several possible locations in England: the village of Stanfield, Norfolk; the ancient township of Stansfield (near Todmorden), West Yorkshire; and the village of Stansfield, Suffolk. Other variants include Stansfield, Stansfeld, and Standfield.
| Pronunciation | English: /ˈstænfiːld/ STAN-feeld |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Meaning | "stony field" |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Stansfield, Stansfeld, Standfield |
Notable people with this surname include:
Stanfield (surname)
Politics
Canadian family of politicians:
- The Hon. Frank Stanfield (1872–1931), Canadian politician and entrepreneur, 15th Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia (1930–31), (father of Robert and Frank Thomas)
- Frank Thomas Stanfield (1903–1967), Canadian politician, MP for Colchester—Hants, Nova Scotia (1945–53), (son of Frank)
- The Hon. John Stanfield (1868–1934), Canadian politician and industrialist, Senator for Colchester, Nova Scotia (1921–34), (brother of Frank)
- The Rt Hon. Robert Lorne Stanfield (1914–2003), Canadian politician, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party (1967–76), (son of Frank)
Others
- Abraham Lincoln Stanfield (1860–1927), American businessman and politician
- Robert Nelson Stanfield (1877–1945), American politician and Senator for Oregon (1921–27)
- Sylvia Stanfield (b.1943), American diplomat and Ambassador to Brunei (1999–2002)
Business
- Ross H. Stanfield (1927–2010), Canadian mining promoter
- Prof. Richard Stanfield (1863–1950), British academic and civil engineer
Sports
Canadian family of professional ice hockey players:
- Jack Stanfield (b.1942), Canadian professional ice hockey player (brother of Fred and Jim)
- Jim Stanfield (1947–2009), Canadian professional ice hockey player (brother of Jack and Fred)
- Fred Stanfield (b.1944), Canadian former professional ice hockey player (brother of Jack and Jim)
Others
- Andrew William Stanfield (1927-85), American sprinter
- Edmundo Stanfield (1902–1960), Irish rugby union footballer
- Kevin Bruce Stanfield (b.1955), American Major League Baseball player
- Leon Stanfield (b.1934), Welsh international lawn bowler
- Olphert Martin Stanfield (1869–1952), Irish professional footballer
- Parker Stanfield (b.1990), American professional ice hockey player
- Vic Stanfield (b.1951), American professional ice hockey player
Arts
English family of Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, painter:
- Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (1793–1867), English marine painter
- The Rev. Francis Stanfield (1835–1914), English Catholic priest and composer (son of Clarkson)
- George Clarkson Stanfield (1828–1878), English painter (son of Clarkson)
- James Field Stanfield (1749–1824), Irish actor, abolitionist, and author (father of Clarkson)
Others:
- James S. Stanfield, American academic and film producer
- Lakeith Stanfield (b.1991), American actor and musician
- The Stanfields (2008–present), Canadian rock music group
Medicine
- Agnes von Kurowsky Stanfield (1892–1984), American nurse
Stanfield (given name)
- Stanfield Wells (1889–1967), All-American football player
- The Very Rev. Samuel Stanfield Singer (1920–1989), Scottish episcopal clergyman and Dean of Glasgow and Galloway (1974–87)
Fiction
- Marlo Stanfield (2002–8), character in The Wire
- Stanfield Organization (2002–8), criminal organization in The Wire
Standfield
Politics
- Thomas Standfield and John Standfield, two of the Tolpuddle Martyrs
Sports
- Barry Standfield (b.1970), Australian Rules footballer
References
- Stanfield", Surname Database, retrieved 10 March 2019.
- "Stanfield Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms".
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.