Lauffeldt

Lauffeldt is a German surname and, less commonly, a place-name associated with German-speaking regions. It is a relatively rare form in public records and genealogical sources.

The name is generally regarded as toponymic, derived from a place name built from the German elements feld meaning field and a descriptor such as lauf or lau- that may denote a location by a road, stream, or field. The final -t is a historical spelling variant common in older German orthography, reflected in some family-name records.

Historically, bearers of the name have been most commonly recorded in Germany, with smaller occurrences in neighboring countries and among emigrant populations elsewhere. Modern distribution maps of German surnames place Lauffeldt primarily in central and western Germany.

There are no widely documented individuals with the surname Lauffeldt in major biographical sources. The name is primarily found among private individuals in civil and parish records.

Related names and variants sometimes appear in genealogical references, reflecting historical orthography. For further exploration, consult regional surname dictionaries or civil registries in German-speaking areas.