About Gladfelter
The surname Gladfelter is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "glad," meaning cheerful or happy, and "feld," meaning field. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Gladfelter can be interpreted as "happy field" or "cheerful meadow." It likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers lived near or owned a field or meadow that was associated with happiness or joy.
The surname Gladfelter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gladfelter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gladfelter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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