TheNameDBSchoenfeldt
TopographicMeaning
A person from a beautiful or pleasant field.
Etymology
Composed of Middle High German 'schoen' (beautiful, pleasant) and 'feld' (field). This is a classic German topographic surname describing a desirable agricultural location.
About the Schoenfeldt Surname
A descriptive topographic surname indicating origin from a particularly fertile or attractive field. The name reflects the medieval practice of naming locations by their characteristics.
Distribution
Found throughout German-speaking regions, with concentrations in Prussia and northern Germany.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical prominence