The present generation of the Rumfeild family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having lived in Middlesex, where they took their name from the place-name Romford, which means "wide ford," and was probably one of the principle crossings of the River Thames before Romford was absorbed by the Greater London. The place-name was recorded as Romfort in 1177. 1
Loading...
Early Origins of the Rumfeild family
The surname Rumfeild was first found in Essex at Romford, a market-town and parish, and the head of a union, in the liberty of Haveringatte-Bower. "It is supposed by Dr. Stukeley to occupy the site of the Roman station Durolitum, and he considers its name to be a contraction of Romanford." 2
Loading...
Early History of the Rumfeild family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rumfeild research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1233 is included under the topic Early Rumfeild History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Rumfeild Spelling Variations
Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Rumfeild include Rumford, Romford, Rumfitt and others.
Loading...
Early Notables of the Rumfeild family
More information is included under the topic Early Rumfeild Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Migration of the Rumfeild family
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Rumfeild were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: William Rumford, aged 22; settled in Maryland in 1775.
England
