CHRISTOFFER

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Christoffer

Surname Origin: Christoffer is a variant of the surname 'Christopher', which is of Greek origin. The name derives from the Greek name 'Χριστόφορος' (Khristóforos), meaning "Christ-bearer."

Historical Significance: The surname Christoffer is found in various historical records across England, Scotland, and Wales. It is likely that individuals bearing this surname are descendants of ancestors who were given the name 'Christopher' as a first name, which later evolved into a hereditary surname.

Distribution: The Christoffer surname is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom today. It may be found in certain regions or specific family lines where the name has been passed down through generations.

Famous Individuals:

There are no notable figures associated with the surname Christoffer in historical records or contemporary society.

Variants:

Christopher
Christophe
Kristoff

References:

Hanks, P., Hardcastle, K., & Hodges, F. (2006). A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press.
Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 13 people named Christoffer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Christoffer.

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