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Feldmann Surname Meaning & Origin

What the Feldmann last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.

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Meaning and origin of the Feldmann last name

Meaning of the Feldmann last name: field man. Feldmann is a German surname for a man who lived in open country or worked the fields, from Feld, "field". It is common in Westphalia and Lower Saxony. The spelling Feldman is frequent in America and among Jewish families of eastern Europe. Spellings of the last name vary in older records.

Arms associated with the Feldmann name

German heraldry favours bold colours and clear figures, and coats of arms associated with the Feldmann surname, each with its blazon, follow that style.

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Feldmann name FAQ

What does the Feldmann name mean?

Field man. Common variants include Feldman, Feld.

Where does the Feldmann surname come from?

It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.

Is there a Feldmann coat of arms?

Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Feldmann coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.

Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).