Scholefield is a surname of Northern English origin. Notable people with the surname include:Adam Scholefield, English water polo player Alan Scholefield (1931–2017), South African writer Edward Scholefield (1893–1929), British Royal Air Force officer and test pilot Guy Scholefield (1877–1963), New Zealand journalist, historian, archivist, librarian and editor James Scholefield (1789–1853), English classical scholar James Scholefield (1790–1855), English religious leader and reformer Joshua Scholefield (1775–1844), English businessman and politician Mark Scholefield (1828–1858), English Victoria Cross recipient William Scholefield (1809–1867), English businessman and politician