Neufeld History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsWhen the ancestors of the Neufeld family emigrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They lived in Guernsey. Their name, however, is a reference to the Bailiwick of Neufchatel-en-Dary, Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. 1 Early Origins of the Neufeld familyThe surname Neufeld was first found in Guernsey where they held a family seat from very early times and acquired the lands of Noftall. They were originally from Fief of Bully, held by Robert Mellevilla in the Bailiwick of Neufchatel-en-Dary in Normandy. In 1184 Engueran (Ingram) de Moncellis held Neufchatel according to the Norman Exchequer Rolls of 1184. They were conjecturally descended from Neufchatel. This family also held the lands of Nun Coton in Lincolnshire. Early History of the Neufeld familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Neufeld research. Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Neufeld History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Neufeld Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Neufeld has been recorded under many different variations, including Noftall, Noftle, Naftel, Nofty, Noftal and many more. Early Notables of the Neufeld familyMore information is included under the topic Early Neufeld Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Neufeld RankingIn the United States, the name Neufeld is the 10,726th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 However, in Canada, the name Neufeld is ranked the 413rd most popular surname with an estimated 11,257 people with that name. 3
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Neufelds were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Neufeld Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Neufeld Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Neufeld Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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