Felder

Occupational

Meaning

One who lives in or works with fields; a farmer or field worker.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'feld' meaning field, with the agent suffix '-er'. The surname originally denoted someone who worked in or lived near fields.

About the Felder Surname

A German occupational surname referring to a farmer or field worker. The name remains relatively uncommon but is found throughout German-speaking areas.

Distribution

Found primarily in German-speaking regions, particularly Germany and Switzerland.

Notable Bearers

Arthur Felder (composer), limited other documented notable bearers

People with the Felder Surname

Fred Felder