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.
The surname Hofmann is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Hofmann in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.