Einfeld

Einfeld is a German toponym that may refer to several places in German-speaking regions. The name derives from the elements ein ("one" or "a") and Feld ("field"), reflecting its origins in rural land near agricultural plots. The term is also used as a surname.

The most widely known Einfeld is a municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. It is a small, rural community with an economy based on agriculture and local services. Local governance is carried out by a municipal council, as is typical for municipalities in the state, and the community forms part of the region's broader administrative framework.

Smaller places named Einfeld exist in Germany, often as hamlets or subordinate localities within larger municipalities. The name also appears in historical documents and may be encountered in other regions with Germanic linguistic influence.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Einfeld have appeared in historical and contemporary records, though there is no single figure universally associated with the name. In geographic usage, Einfeld remains primarily a place name reflecting rural land heritage.