How common is the Verfeld surname?

There are approximately 1,000 people with the surname Verfeld in the United States.

Verfeld

Q: What does the surname Verfeld mean?

The surname Verfeld means "Possibly derived from 'ver-' (prefix) combined with 'feld' (field), suggesting a location or characteristic related to fields.". It is of German or Dutch origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Possibly derived from 'ver-' (prefix) combined with 'feld' (field), suggesting a location or characteristic related to fields.

Etymology

Verfeld likely combines the German/Dutch 'feld' (field) with a prefix, possibly indicating a location or property. The exact meaning of the prefix is uncertain.

About the Verfeld Surname

An obscure German or Dutch topographic surname likely referring to a field or location. The name appears in limited historical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Germany, the Netherlands, and among German or Dutch immigrant communities.

Notable Bearers

People with the Verfeld Surname

R.H. Verfeld

Quick Facts

Origin: German or Dutch
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 18th century Germany/Netherlands
Estimated Bearers: 1,000