Feldmann

Feldmann is a German-language surname derived from the combination of feld (field) and mann (man). The name typically denotes an ancestral link to land, farming, or a rural occupation. The standard German spelling is Feldmann, with Feldman as a common variant in English-speaking contexts. The surname is found across German-speaking countries and among their diasporas, with notable presence in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, as well as communities in North America and other regions.

Notable bearers of the surname Feldmann come from a range of fields, including science, the arts, and public life. As with many surnames of occupational origin, individuals bearing the name have contributed to diverse professions and communities without a single, defining association.

In addition to its use as a family name, Feldmann can appear as a place-related or institutional name in German-speaking areas. It may show up in small localities, street names, or organizational designations, but it does not designate one prominent location or entity on a global scale.

See also variations such as Feldman, which reflects a similar origin and meaning in different linguistic contexts. The name Feldmann is part of a broader family of surnames derived from occupations connected to land and farming, and it remains in use across generations in German-speaking regions and their descendants.