About Hofman
The surname Hofman is of German and Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hofman" or the Dutch word "hofman," meaning "courtier" or "man of the court." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked at or lived near a court or manor house. The surname Hofman suggests that an ancestor held a position of importance or had a connection to a noble or wealthy family.
The surname Hofman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hofman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hofman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hofman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.