Fellerman

The surname Fellerman is of English origin and is thought to be locational, deriving from places called Feldern, found in various counties like Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Lancashire. The name belongs to the category of topographic surnames, given to people based on the features of the landscape they inhabited. In this case, it is likely that the surname was given to someone who lived near or in a field (felden or feldern in Old English).

Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname Fellerman has evolved due to variations in dialect and literacy levels. Spellings of the name may include Felderman, Filderman, and Filmerman, among others. The surname Fellerman is relatively rare in modern times, with a scattered distribution across the United Kingdom.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Fellerman have not been extensively documented in historical records. However, like many surnames of British origin, the Fellerman name likely represents a lineage that has contributed to the tapestry of British history and society in various ways.

There are approximately 96 people named Fellerman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Fellerman.

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