Hofmann

Hofmann Meaning & Origin

About Hofmann
The surname Hofmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hofman," meaning "steward" or "manager of a farm or estate." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a manager or overseer on a nobleman's estate or farm. Over time, the surname Hofmann became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and today it is a common surname in Germany and other German-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hofmann: 9,192
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,857
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hofmann 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 Hofmann is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFMN
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H01505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 F M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑfmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H155

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hofmann in Braille

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

The name Hofmann in braille

How to sign the name Hofmann using Sign Language

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

The name Hofmann in sign language

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