Fiedler is a German word for "fiddler" (someone who plays the fiddle), and is an occupational German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname. As an occupational surname, Fiedler originated in the Middle Ages as a name for a musical performer, specifically a fiddle player. The name is derived from Middle High German videlære via videl meaning “fiddle.”Notable BearersThe surname Fiedler has been borne by many notable individuals across various fields. In music, Arthur Fiedler (1894–1979) was a renowned American conductor best known for his long tenure with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Among scientists, Fred Fiedler (1922–2017) was an Austrian-American psychologist who developed the Fiedler contingency model, a influential theory of leadership. In literature, Arkady Fiedler (1894–1985) was a Polish writer and traveller known for his books on nature and exotic lands. Other notables include:Christian Fiedler (born 1975), German footballgoalkeeperMax Fiedler (1859–1939), GermanconductorWolfgang Fiedler (born 1952), German ornithologistand authorRelated NamesThe English equivalent of Fiedler is Fiddler. The surname is most heavily concentrated in Germany, followed by the United States, where it retains strong ties to German heritage. Variants in other languages include Fiedler (Czech) and Fidler (Swiss German).Meaning: Fiddler, a player of the fiddleOrigin: German occupational surnameType: OccupationalRelated to: English FiddlerPrimary regions: Germany, United States, Poland (via German settlement)