Nordenfelt

Meaning

Derived from Swedish elements meaning 'north' and 'field,' referring to a northern field or open area.

Etymology

The surname combines 'nord' (north) with 'felt' or 'fält' (field), indicating a topographic origin from a northern agricultural or open landscape. This reflects typical Scandinavian place-name patterns.

About the Nordenfelt Surname

Nordenfelt is a Swedish topographic surname with clear Scandinavian origins. The name is associated with Swedish industrial history and remains relatively uncommon outside Scandinavia.

Distribution

Found primarily in Sweden and among Swedish-American communities in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Thorsten Nordenfelt (Swedish inventor and industrialist)

People with the Nordenfelt Surname