Kauffmann

Kauffmann Meaning & Origin

About Kauffmann
The surname Kauffmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kaufman," meaning "merchant" or "trader." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals involved in commerce or trade. The name signifies a person who was engaged in buying and selling goods, indicating their profession or occupation in medieval times.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kauffmann: 970
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,486
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K01505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 F M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔfmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K155

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kauffmann in Braille

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

The name Kauffmann in braille

How to sign the name Kauffmann using Sign Language

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

The name Kauffmann in sign language

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