FJELD
Fjeld
The surname "Fjeld" originates from the Scandinavian region, particularly Norway. It is a toponymic surname derived from the Old Norse word "fjall," meaning mountain or hill. The name likely denoted someone who lived near or on a mountain or hill.
The Fjeld surname is relatively rare, even in its country of origin, and it is mainly found in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. Individuals bearing the surname Fjeld may have ancestral connections to mountainous areas or they may have taken on the name due to their proximity to or association with such landscapes.
Like many surnames of Scandinavian origin, Fjeld has made its way to other countries, including the United Kingdom. Those with the surname Fjeld in the UK may have ancestors who migrated from Norway or they may be descendants of Norwegian immigrants.
Overall, the surname Fjeld carries with it a sense of geographic heritage and a connection to the rugged beauty of mountainous regions.
There are approximately 14 people named Fjeld in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Fjeld.
Origin: Scandinavian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Norway
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Norwegian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- John
- Kaare
- Svein
- Torbjorn
Female
- Benedicte
- Cathrine
- Erika
- Kari
- Kirsten