Show ContentsFiedler Surname History

The distinguished surname Fiedler is of German origin. It is derived from the Old Germanic term "Fiedeler," meaning "a fiddler," and was most likely first borne by a traveling musician.

Early Origins of the Fiedler family

The surname Fiedler was first found in Austria, where since ancient times the Fiedler family had been a prominent contributor to the development of the district. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Fiedler became an integral part of the region's turbulent events and thus the family emerged to form alliances with other distinguished families. The earliest known bearer of the name was Heinrich Fideler, recorded in the "Wurttembergisches Urkundenbuch" in 1258.

Early History of the Fiedler family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fiedler research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1858 is included under the topic Early Fiedler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fiedler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fiedler, Fiedller, Fieddler, Feydler, Feyddler, Feydller, Fiedeler, Fiedel, Fiedlere, Fiedlen, Fiedle, Fiedllere, Fiedllen, Fiedlle, Feydlere, Feydlen, Feydlel, Viedler, Vieddler, Feydler and many more.

Early Notables of the Fiedler family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Fiedler were

  • the von Fiedler family of Austria

Fiedler Ranking

In the United States, the name Fiedler is the 5,748th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1


United States Fiedler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fiedler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Hans Michael Fiedler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1727 aboard the ship "James Goodwill"
  • Christ Henrich Fiedler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 2
  • Christian Fiedler, who landed in Long Island in 1781 2
  • Andreas Fiedler, who arrived in America in 1781 2
Fiedler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • G D Fiedler, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1800 2
  • Charlotte Fiedler, aged 36, who landed in America in 1841 2
  • Mr. Adam Fiedler, (Fadler), aged 24, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Neptune"
  • Mrs. Francisca Fiedler, (Fadler), aged 34, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Neptune"
  • Mr. Ludw. Fiedler, aged 24, who arrived in New Orleans in 1845 aboard the ship "Agnes"
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Fiedler Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Fredrick Fiedler, who arrived in Mississippi in 1900
  • Frederick Fiedler, who landed in Mississippi in 1900 2

Australia Fiedler migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Fiedler Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Julius Fiedler, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Prince George" in 1838 3
  • Karl Friedrich Fiedler, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Prince George" in 1838 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Fiedler (post 1700) +

  • Arthur Fiedler (1894-1979), American conductor of the Boston Symphony from 1915-1930, then conducted the "Boston Pops" for 50 years and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • William O. Fiedler, American politician, Mayor of Logansport, Indiana, 1937 4
  • William Henry Frederick Fiedler (1847-1919), American Democratic Party politician, Member of New Jersey State House of Assembly from Essex County, 1878-79, 1882; Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, 1880-82; Defeated, 1904 4
  • Paul O. Fiedler, American Republican politician, Mayor of Huntington, West Virginia, 1943-46 4
  • Patrick J. Fiedler, American politician, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, 1987-91 4
  • Lee N. Fiedler, American politician, Mayor of Cumberland, Maryland, 2000- 4
  • George H. Fiedler, American politician, Mayor of Nogales, Arizona, 1919-20 4
  • Ernest B. Fiedler, American politician, Printer; Delegate to Socialist National Convention from Maryland, 1920 4
  • Erik Fiedler (b. 1962), American Republican politician, Accountant; Candidate for Michigan State Senate 3rd District, 1998 4
  • E. C. Fiedler, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1912 4
  • ... (Another 13 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Bismarck
  • Werner Fiedler (1922-1941), German Matrose who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5
  • Johannes Fiedler (1917-1941), German Maschin.gefr, Dienstpfl. who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5
  • Hugo Fiedler (1906-1941), German Stabsoberstückmeister who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) PRINCE GEORGE 1838. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1838PrinceGeorge-London.htm
  4. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  5. Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details


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