Felder

Felder is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German feld, meaning “field,” and developed as a toponymic or habitational name for someone associated with a field or farm. The suffix -er typically denotes an inhabitant or a person connected with a place, giving Felder the sense of “one from the fields.” The name is found across regions with Germanic influence and has spread through migration to North America and other areas.

In addition to its use as a surname, Felder appears in geographic naming practices within German-speaking areas. It can be part of locality names describing a place situated near fields, and historical records may reflect Felder in land surveys, property descriptions, or other documents connected to land ownership or settlement.

People bearing the surname Felder have been active across a range of fields, including sports, science, the arts, and public life. The name is represented by individuals of German or Austrian heritage as well as by descendants of immigrants in diverse countries, contributing to various professions and communities.

Variants and related names include Feldner and Felderer, as well as other spellings that have emerged through regional orthography and genealogical history. Today, the surname remains relatively common in German-speaking countries—Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—and is also found in diaspora communities around the world.