About Kaufman
The surname Kaufman 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 engaged in buying and selling goods, indicating a family's historical association with business and trade.
The surname Kaufman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaufman 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 Kaufman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kaufman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.