Find out how popular the last name Feldt is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Feldt.

Feldt, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Feldt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feldt in America

Feldt is the 17392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feldt surname appeared 1,623 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Feldt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feldt to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Feldt

The surname Feldt is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "feld," meaning "field" or "open land." It was likely initially used as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or worked on a field or open area of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Feldt can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during this time period.

In the 14th century, the name Feldt appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of Germany, such as the Hausbücher (household books) of cities like Nuremberg and Augsburg. These records often listed individuals with occupations related to agriculture or land management, further reinforcing the connection between the name and its meaning.

The name Feldt has also been associated with certain place names, particularly those derived from the word "feld." For example, the town of Feldkirchen in Bavaria was once known as "Feldt Kirchen," reflecting the surname's origins.

One notable individual with the surname Feldt was Johann Feldt, a 16th-century German Protestant theologian and writer born in Saxony in 1535. He is known for his works on biblical exegesis and his contribution to the development of Lutheran theology.

Another historical figure bearing the name Feldt was Caspar Feldt, a 17th-century German painter and engraver born in Nuremberg in 1624. He was renowned for his intricate copperplate engravings and his works depicting historical and religious scenes.

In the 18th century, Johann Friedrich Feldt, a German composer and organist, made significant contributions to the development of church music. Born in Saxony in 1706, he is remembered for his compositions for organ and choir.

The name Feldt also appeared in the military annals of the 19th century. Georg Ludwig von Feldt was a Prussian general who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1784 and played a crucial role in several major battles, including the Battle of Leipzig in 1813.

In the field of literature, Heinrich Feldt, a German novelist and playwright, gained recognition in the late 19th century. Born in 1857, he authored several works that explored social and political themes of his time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feldt

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Feldt.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Feldt was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Feldt has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Feldt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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