Kaufmann

Kaufmann Meaning & Origin

About Kaufmann
The surname Kaufmann 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 someone who was engaged in buying and selling goods, indicating a person of business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaufmann: 6,818
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5133
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaufmann based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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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 Kaufmann in Braille

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

The name Kaufmann in braille

How to sign the name Kaufmann using Sign Language

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

The name Kaufmann in sign language

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