Goldfield en · PROPN
Etymology
Generally from goldfield (“place where gold ore is found”). Goldfield, Iowa, was originally to be called Brassfield after the surname of a settler, but “Gold-” was felt to be more suitable as a place name.
Meanings
- A census-designated place in Teller County, Colorado.
- A small city in Wright County, Iowa.
- A census-designated place, the county seat of Esmeralda County, Nevada.