Finkenstaedt

Topographic

Meaning

A place name combining 'Finken' (finches) with 'staedt' (city or place).

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'Finken' (finches, plural) combined with 'staedt' or 'stadt' (city, place). The name indicates a settlement known for finches.

About the Finkenstaedt Surname

A German topographic surname derived from a place name. The name reflects medieval naming conventions combining animals with settlement designations.

Distribution

Primarily found in German-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Finkenstaedt Surname

R.L. Finkenstaedt