Caulfield is a surname of several separate origins. The name is usually a simplified form of a number of Gaelic surnames, often

MacCathmhaoil McCaul, also spelt MacCawell is an Irish surname, derived from the Gaelic '' Mac Cathmhaoil'', meaning the "son of Cathmhaol", ''descendant of'' being implied. The name ''Cathmhaoil'' itself is derived from ''cath mhaol'' meaning "battle chief" ...

, an Ulster family traditionally descended from

Niall of the Nine Hostages Niall ''Noígíallach'' (; Old Irish "having nine hostages"), or Niall of the Nine Hostages, was a legendary, semi-historical Irish king who was the ancestor of the Uí Néill dynasties that dominated Ireland from the 6th to the 10th centuries. ...

.Colby, Thomas. Larcom, Thomas. 1837. "Ordnance Survey Of The County Of Londonderry, Volume 1". Also known to be an anglicized form of Mac Eoghain, Mac Caomhanaigh, O'Gamhnain, and O'Gamhna. Occasionally confused with Caulfeild, an unrelated Anglo-Irish family. People with this surname include: *Andrew Caulfield, Scottish Boxer *

Aodh Mac Cathmhaoil Aodh Mac Cathmhaoil, O.F.M. ( la, Hugo Cavellus; anglicised: Hugh MacCaghwell; 1571 – 22 September 1626), was an Irish Franciscan theologian and Archbishop of Armagh. He was known by Irish speakers at Leuven (Louvain) by the honorary name ...

, Irish Franciscan theologian and Archbishop of Armagh *

Barbara A. Caulfield Barbara Ann Caulfield (December 2, 1947 – November 9, 2010) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Education and career Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Caulfield received ...

, United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California * Billy Caulfield, English footballer * Bernard G. Caulfield, U.S. Representative from Illinois * Bernard Caulfield, British barrister and High Court judge *

Bernadette Caulfield Bernadette Caulfield is an American television producer. She worked on the supernatural drama series ''The X-Files'' and the HBO drama series ''Big Love'' and ''Game of Thrones''. She was nominated for the Emmy Award for outstanding drama series f ...

, American television producer *Brian Caulfield, COO, TeamSnap *Brian Caulfield, Irish venture capitalist and entrepreneur *Brian Caulfield, Professor, University College Dublin *Brian Caulfield, Professor, Trinity College Dublin *Brian Caulfield, Vice Postulator for Sainthood Cause of Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the

Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus (K of C) is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded by Michael J. McGivney on March 29, 1882. Membership is limited to practicing Catholic men. It is led by Patrick E. Kelly, the order's 14th Supreme Knight. ...

* Brian Mac Cathmhaoil, Bishop of Clogher * Brian Mac Cathmhaoil, Lord of Kinel Farry *Carlota Caulfield, Author, Professor of Spanish and Spanish American Studies at

Mills College Mills College at Northeastern University is a private college in Oakland, California and part of Northeastern University's global university system. Mills College was founded as the Young Ladies Seminary in 1852 in Benicia, California; it was ...

*Cathal Caulfield, Irish musician *

Cole Caufield Cole Caufield (born January 2, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 15th overall by the Canadiens in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Following succes ...

, Professional Hockey player *

Elizabeth Jane Caulfeild Elizabeth Jane Caulfeild (June 21, 1834 – May 31, 1882 at Roxborough Castle, Moy, County Tyrone, Ireland) was the only daughter of William Meredyth, first Lord Athlumney, and by marriage in December 1856 to James Caulfeild, 3rd Earl of Charle ...

, Countess of Charlemont, wife of the 3rd Earl of Charlemont *

Emma Caulfield Emma Caulfield Ford (born April 8, 1973) is an American actress. She is best known for her starring role as former demon Anya Jenkins on the supernatural drama television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1998–2003), which earned her a no ...

, actress in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' *Emmet Caulfield, Irish footballer *Finbar Caulfield, Irish footballer *

Francis William Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont Francis William Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont KP, PC (Ire) (3 January 1775 – 26 December 1863), styled Viscount Caulfeild until 1799, was an Irish peer and politician. He was born the elder son of James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont a ...

(1775–1863) * Frank J. Caufield, founder of venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers *

Frank Caulfield Frank or Franks may refer to: People * Frank (given name) * Frank (surname) * Franks (surname) * Franks, a medieval Germanic people * Frank, a term in the Muslim world for all western Europeans, particularly during the Crusades - see Farang Curr ...

, Irish professional boxer * Henry S. Caulfield, former Governor of Missouri *

Holden Caulfield Holden Caulfield (identified as "Holden Morrisey Caulfield" in the story "Slight Rebellion Off Madison" , and "Holden V. Caulfield" in ''The Catcher In The Rye'') is a fictional character in the works of author J. D. Salinger. He's most famous ...

, main character of the novel

Catcher In The Rye ''The Catcher in the Rye'' is an American novel by J. D. Salinger that was partially published in serial form from 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951. Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst ...

* Jake Caulfield, Professional Baseball Player *

James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont KP PC (Ire) (18 August 1728 – 4 August 1799) was an Irish statesman. Life Early life The son of James Caulfeild, 3rd Viscount Charlemont, he was born in Dublin, and succeeded his father as 4th ...

(1728–1799) *

James Caulfeild, 3rd Earl of Charlemont James Molyneux Caulfeild, 3rd Earl of Charlemont KP (6 October 1820 – 12 January 1892) was an Irish politician and peer. He was the son of Hon. Henry Caulfeild, younger son of James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont, and Elizabeth Margaret Br ...

(1820–1892) *

Jay Caufield John Jay Caufield (born July 17, 1960) is an American former NHL right winger. Caufield was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was raised in the Towamencin Township, Pennsylvania, area about a mile outside Lansdale borough. He graduated ...

, former NHL right winger *

Jo Caulfield Josephine Caulfield (born 26 September 1965) is a British actress, writer and comedian. Biography Born in Wales to Irish parents, she was brought up in Derbyshire and Leicestershire, England. At 17, Caulfield moved to London. For two years sh ...

, British comedian *

Joan Caulfield Beatrice Joan Caulfield (June 1, 1922 – June 18, 1991) was an American actress and model. After being discovered by Broadway producers, she began a stage career in 1943 that eventually led to signing as an actress with Paramount Pictures. In th ...

, American post-World War II actress *

John Caulfeild Colonel John Caulfeild (1661–1707), styled The Honourable from birth, was an Irish soldier and politician. He was the fourth son of the 1st Viscount Charlemont and his wife Hon. Sarah Moore, second daughter of Charles Moore, 2nd Viscount Moo ...

(1661–1707), son of William Caulfeild * John Caulfield, Irish footballer *

Jack Caulfield John J. Caulfield (March 12, 1929 – June 17, 2012) was an American security operative and law enforcement officer. He was a member of the Richard Nixon administration around the time of the Watergate Scandal, though he avoided prosecution. Bi ...

, member of the Richard Nixon administration, assistant director of criminal enforcement at the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives *

Joseph Caulfield James Joseph Caulfeild James (6 July 1860 – 6 July 1925) was an English teacher from Birkenhead, England. He was the principal tutor to Prince Vajiravudh of Siam, who later became king of Siam. Royal tutor Caulfeild James, an Englishman of Irish d ...

, tutor to Prince Vajiravudh of Thailand *Louisa Caulfield, known as

Mrs Caulfield Louisa Caulfield ( Matley, 23 April 1817 – 11 September 1870), known as Mrs Caulfield, was an English music hall singer active in the 1850s and 1860s. She was born in London, and married John Caulfield (1810–1865), an actor. Mrs Cau ...

, English music hall singer * Maxine Caulfield, main character of the video game

Life Is Strange ''Life Is Strange'' (abbreviated ''LIS'') is a series of primarily episodic graphic adventure games published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. Created by Dontnod Entertainment, the series debuted with the eponymous first installment, ...

Maria Caulfield Maria Colette Caulfield (born 6 August 1973) is a British politician and nurse serving as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women since October ...

, member of parliament, UK *

Martin Caulfield Martin Caulfield is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played for Na Rossa and the Donegal county team. He made a substitute appearance in Mickey Moran's first game in charge, a league victory at home to Offaly. He was a former Donegal pl ...

, Gaelic footballer *Mary Teresa Caulfield, victim,

September 11 terrorist attacks The September 11 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, were four coordinated suicide terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. That morning, nineteen terrorists hijacked four commercial ...

* Matthew Caulfield, Major General, U.S. Marine Corps *

Maxwell Caulfield Maxwell Caulfield (né Maxwell P.J. Newby; born 23 November 1959) is a British-American film, stage, and television actor and singer. He has appeared in ''Grease 2'' (1982), '' Electric Dreams'' (1984), '' The Boys Next Door'' (1985), ''The Su ...

, actor *Oisin Caulfield, Irish footballer *

Patrick Caulfield Patrick Joseph Caulfield, (29 January 1936 – 29 September 2005), was an English painter and printmaker known for his bold canvases, which often incorporated elements of photorealism within a pared-down scene. Examples of his work are ''Po ...

, British artist *

, discoverer of

Céide Fields The Céide Fields () is an archaeological site on the north County Mayo coast in the west of Ireland, about northwest of Ballycastle. The site has been described as the most extensive Neolithic site in Ireland and is claimed to contain the old ...

*Patrick Caulfield, marketing director, O'Shaughnessy Distilling *Robert Caulfield, tried for being part of "The Defenders" a Roman Catholic agrarian secret society and sentenced to 7 years in penal servitude in Australia, later escaped to Brazil. *Seamas Caulfield, Irish archaeologist *Sean Caulfield, Canada Research Chair and professor of Printmaking in the Department of Art and Design at the University of Alberta *Serena Caulfield, Irish painter * Sidney Caulfield (1877–1964), English architect *Thomas Caulfield, CEO,

GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries Inc. (GF or GloFo) is a multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and headquartered in Malta, New York. Created by the divestiture of the manufacturing arm of AMD, th ...

*Thomas "Tommy" Caulfield, musician, director of "Erin's Prize Orchestra," radio broadcaster and promoter of traditional Irish music * Thomas J. Caulfield, American architect *

Thomas Caulfeild Thomas Caulfeild (often also spelled Caulfield, baptized 26 March 1685 – 2 March 1716/7) was an early British Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia. Due to the frequent absence of governors Samuel Vetch and Francis Nicholson, Caulfeild often a ...

or Caulfield, British Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia * Thomas Caulfield (actor) (1766–1815), a British stage actor *

Timothy Caulfield Timothy Allen Caulfield (born 1963) is a Canadian professor of law at the University of Alberta, the research director of its Health Law Institute, and current Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy. He specializes in legal, policy and et ...

, Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, University of Alberta *

William Caulfeild, 1st Viscount Charlemont William Caulfeild, 1st Viscount Charlemont PC (Ire) (1624 – April 1671) was an Irish politician and peer. Background Born in Donamon Castle in County Roscommon, he was the third son of William Caulfeild, 2nd Baron Caulfeild and his wife Mary Ki ...

(1624–1671) *

William Caulfeild, 2nd Viscount Charlemont William Caulfeild, 2nd Viscount Charlemont (c.1655 – 21 July 1726) was an Irish soldier and peer. Life Caulfeild was the son of William Caulfeild, 1st Viscount Charlemont of County Armagh, whom he succeeded in 1671 and Sarah Moore, daughter of ...

(–1726)

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