Cauffman

Cauffman Meaning & Origin

About Cauffman
The surname Cauffman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kaufman," meaning "merchant" or "trader." It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals involved in commerce or trade. The name may have been initially used to denote someone who owned or operated a shop or engaged in buying and selling goods. Over time, the surname Cauffman has likely been passed down through generations, representing a family's historical association with trade or mercantile activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cauffman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cauffman: 603
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cauffman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cauffman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C01505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 F M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔfmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C155

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cauffman in Braille

Here's how to represent Cauffman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cauffman in braille

How to sign the name Cauffman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cauffman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cauffman in sign language

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