Show ContentsSeefelt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Seefelt surname is a habitational name from any of numerous places named so named. These place names Seefeld, are derived from the Middle High German words "se," meaning "lake," and "velt," which describes open country.

Early Origins of the Seefelt family

The surname Seefelt was first found in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Seefeldt is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Seefelt family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Seefelt research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1324 and 1393 are included under the topic Early Seefelt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Seefelt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Seefeldt, Seefeldte, Seefelldt, Sefeldt, Seefeldts, Seefeldtes, Seefeld, Seefelt, Seafeldt, Seafelt and many more.

Early Notables of the Seefelt family

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Migration of the Seefelt family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: J.B. Sevelt, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1820; Charles A. Seafeld, who came to Galveston, TX in 1839; W. Seefeldt, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1854.



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