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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɛn.fild/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsBenefield, Benfeld, Benefeld, Benefiel

Meaning & History

habitational name from one or more of the numerous places in England called Benfield or Binfield which are named from Middle English bent "bent-grass" and feld "open country" or "land converted to arable use" (Old English beonet and feld). Variant of Benefield.
Added 3/2/2024 by Paradiso36
Edited 5/10/2025 by Paradiso36