Hatzfeldt
TopographicMeaning
Dweller at a field or settlement associated with the Hatz family or location.
Etymology
Derived from German 'Hatz' (possibly a personal name or place name) combined with 'feld' (field). The surname originated as a topographic or locative designation in German-speaking regions.
About the Hatzfeldt Surname
A German surname with topographic origins, indicating a location or field associated with a particular family or place name. The name has remained primarily concentrated in German-speaking regions.
Distribution
Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Count Alexander von Hatzfeldt (Prussian diplomat)