Donenfeld

Donenfeld is a surname of likely Ashkenazi Jewish origin. Surnames of this type were often created from a combination of descriptive words or given names. In the case of Donenfeld, it is believed to be a combination of the Yiddish word "donen," meaning "to thunder" or related to the name "Don" (itself a short form of names like "Dod") and "feld," meaning "field" in German and Yiddish. Thus, the name could be interpreted as "thunder field" or "Don's field." Variations of the name exist, reflecting regional pronunciations and transliterations. The surname is found primarily among families with roots in Eastern and Central Europe.