HOFBAUER
Hofbauer
The surname Hofbauer originated in Germany and Austria but has also been found in records of individuals with British heritage. It is a toponymic surname, meaning that it is derived from a place name and refers to a person who lived near or worked at a "Hofbau," which could refer to a farmstead or manorial estate.
The name "Hofbauer" is a compound of two elements. "Hof" means a farmstead or courtyard in German, while "Bauer" means a peasant or farmer. Therefore, the surname could be translated as "farmstead farmer" or "courtyard peasant".
The presence of the Hofbauer surname in British records can be attributed to migration from German-speaking regions to Britain over the centuries. Variants of the name include Hofbaur, Hoffbauer, or Hofbar.
Individuals with the surname Hofbauer have contributed to various fields, including agriculture, business, academics, and the arts. The name reflects a connection to land and farming, highlighting the importance of agriculture in both German and British history.
Today, the surname Hofbauer can be found in British genealogical records, and individuals tracing their family history may discover a link to German or Austrian heritage through this distinctive surname.
There are approximately 36 people named Hofbauer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Hofbauer.
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