Feldman

Agrarian heritage name

Feldman is a Jewish surname of German origin, meaning "field man" or farmer.

It ranks among the more common Jewish family names in English-speaking countries.

Like similar occupational surnames (Kaufman, Goldman), it reflects the German-speaking Jewish communities of Central Europe.

The Feldmans live next door.

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