HUFFMAN
Huffman
Huffman is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, with roots in England. The name is thought to have derived from the pre-7th century word 'hoh' meaning "heel" or "spur" and 'mann' meaning "man". Over time, this may have evolved into the name Huffman, which is primarily found in Britain and the United States.
The Huffman surname has been recorded in historical documents since the medieval period, and individuals bearing this name have been found across various regions of England. The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a prominent spur-shaped hill or had some association with a heel-like feature, although the exact origins are difficult to pinpoint with certainty.
In more recent times, the Huffman surname has been carried by notable individuals in various fields, including academia, sports, and the arts. The name continues to be borne by families in Britain and the wider English-speaking world, where it retains its historical and genealogical significance.
Overall, the Huffman surname represents a longstanding part of British onomastic heritage, embodying the rich tapestry of names that make up the cultural landscape of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 80 people named Huffman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Huffman.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Bryan
- Colonel
- Douglas
- Philip
- Rodney
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Ella
- Pamela