TheNameDBKornfeld
TopographicMeaning
A field of grain or a grain merchant's field.
Etymology
From German 'Korn' meaning grain and 'Feld' meaning field. The surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone living near grain fields or working in grain trade.
About the Kornfeld Surname
A topographic surname from German-speaking Jewish communities referring to grain fields. The name suggests agricultural or mercantile connections.
Distribution
Found among Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe and their diaspora.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation