Rosenfelt

Topographic

Meaning

A surname combining 'rose' with 'feld' (field), indicating a field of roses or rose cultivation area.

Etymology

Derived from German 'rose' (rose) and 'feld' (field), this surname was adopted by Jewish families in Central Europe. It follows the pattern of topographic surnames that reference specific geographical features.

About the Rosenfelt Surname

A Jewish topographic surname indicating origin from or association with a rose field or garden. The name reflects the adoption of descriptive geographical surnames by Jewish communities during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Distribution

Found among Jewish populations in Germany, Austria, and Eastern Europe, with modern distribution in Israel and North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation; primarily a Jewish surname.

People with the Rosenfelt Surname

Henry S. Rosenfelt