GLATFELTER

Meaning

Smooth field dweller, from German 'glatt' (smooth) and 'feld' (field).

Etymology

The surname combines the German adjective 'glatt' with 'felter' or 'feld', indicating residence in or near a smooth or cleared field. This occupational or topographic name is characteristic of German-speaking regions and Pennsylvania Dutch communities.

About the GLATFELTER Surname

A German-origin surname that became established in Pennsylvania through colonial settlement. The name is associated with the Glatfelter paper company, one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the United States.

Distribution

Primarily Pennsylvania and surrounding Mid-Atlantic states, with origins in German-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

P. H. Glatfelter (founder of Glatfelter Company, paper manufacturer)

People with the GLATFELTER Surname