Problem: Converting a Joined Event Layer to a Shapefile Changes Field Names

Description

Converting an event layer containing joined XY data to a shapefile changes the field names in the converted shapefile.

Cause

This issue occurs when using XY data to create a join for the event layer, and exporting the layer as a shapefile. Exporting the event layer as a file geodatabase feature class does not change the field names.

Solution or Workaround

The following are workarounds for both ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.

ArcMap
Perform a join with the XY data table and the desired feature class. Subsequently, create a second join with the event layer.

In ArcMap, export the table containing the XY data to a file geodatabase table. For more information on exporting tables, refer to ArcGIS Help: Exporting tables.
Join the desired feature class to the file geodatabase table from Step 1.
Export the output from Step 2 to a file geodatabase to permanently save the output.
Create the event layer using the join created in Step 3.
Export the event layer as a feature class to the file geodatabase.

ArcGIS Pro
Use available tools, such as Make XY Event Layer and Copy Features.

In ArcGIS Pro, add a .csv file containing the XY data to the desired event layer.
Join the desired feature class with the event layer from Step 1.
Export the joined event layer as a feature class. For more information, refer to ArcGIS Help: Add x,y coordinate data as layer.
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Note:
Ensure the field names are displayed correctly by viewing the attribute table.
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