HOFMAN
Hofman
Hofman is a British surname of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "hof" meaning "court" or "farmstead", and "mann" meaning "man". This indicates that the name likely originally denoted someone living or working at a farm or a manor house.
The surname Hofman is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with few individuals bearing this name. It is not a common surname among the British population but is seen more frequently in German-speaking regions.
Individuals with the surname Hofman may have their roots in Germany or neighbouring countries, and their ancestors might have immigrated to the United Kingdom at some point in history.
Like many surnames, Hofman may have variations in spelling, such as Hoffman or Hofmann, reflecting regional dialects and adaptations over time.
The history and genealogy of the Hofman surname may be of interest to those exploring their German or British heritage, as well as those studying the migration patterns of people between these countries.
There are approximately 221 people named Hofman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Hofman.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Ashley
- Mark
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Sam
- Tomasz
Female
- Abigail
- Anna
- Carla
- Deborah
- Katherine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Matilda
- May
- Monika
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
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