Bellfield History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Scotland

Etymology of Bellfield

The ancestors of the bearers of the Bellfield family name are thought have lived in ancient Anglo-Saxon England. They were first found in Belfield. There are many places with this name in Scotland and Northern England. The place-name is derived from the Old English bel, for fine or good, and field, for open land.

Early Origins of the Bellfield family

Early History of the Bellfield family

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Bellfield Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Bellfield include Belfield, Belfeild, Bellfield, Bellfeild and others.

Early Notables of the Bellfield family

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