There are
1572
Feingolds in the USA
Feingold is the
17809th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Feingold

BarryFeingold

Barry Feingold is a former American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

DianeFeingold

Diane Feingold is an American artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media artworks.

RobertFeingold

Robert Feingold is an American mathematician and professor emeritus at the University of Southern California.

AnnaFeingold

Anna Feingold is a Canadian actress known for her roles in films like 'The Bone Cage' and 'Picture Day.'

DavidFeingold

David Feingold is an American entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups in the technology industry.

MiriamFeingold

Miriam Feingold is a British historian and author known for her research on Jewish history during the Holocaust.

JoshuaFeingold

Joshua Feingold is an American musician and conductor who has performed with various orchestras around the world.

RachelFeingold

Rachel Feingold is an Australian fashion designer known for her sustainable and environmentally-friendly clothing brand.

MichaelFeingold

Michael Feingold is an American drama critic and the former chief theater critic for The Village Voice.

SarahFeingold

Sarah Feingold is an American lawyer and entrepreneur who specializes in intellectual property law.

Feingold Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Feingold' is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is a combination of the Yiddish words 'fein' meaning 'fine' or 'small' and 'gold' meaning 'gold'. The name likely originated as an occupational name for a goldsmith or a person who worked with precious metals.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Feingold' is most commonly found among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, particularly in countries like Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. It is also found in Jewish communities in other parts of the world, including the United States, Israel, and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Feingold' include 'Fayngold', 'Faingold', and 'Faingul'd'.
Migration and ImmigrationDuring the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Jewish families with the surname 'Feingold' emigrated from Eastern Europe to escape persecution and seek better opportunities in countries like the United States and Canada.