About Putthoff
The surname Putthoff is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "putt," meaning "to push" or "to thrust," and "hoff," meaning "farm" or "court." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Putthoff can be interpreted as "one who works on or owns a farm or court where pushing or thrusting activities take place." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who worked as a farmer or had a connection to a farm or court where physical labor or forceful activities were involved.
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The surname Putthoff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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