Hatzfeldt

Topographic

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Count Alexander von Hatzfeldt (Prussian diplomat)

People with the Hatzfeldt Surname

Herman Hatzfeldt