LOEFFLER
Loeffler
Loeffler is a surname of German origin that can be found among British families due to migration and intermarriage. The surname Loeffler is believed to have started as an occupational name for a spoonmaker or a maker of wooden spoons. The name is derived from the German word "Löffel", meaning spoon.
The Loeffler surname may have arrived in Britain during the medieval period when people from various parts of Europe migrated to the isles for trade and settlement. Over time, the surname would have been anglicised and integrated into the fabric of British society.
Like many surnames, the Loeffler name may have variations in spelling, such as Leffler, Lefflar, or Loeffler, depending on regional dialects and historical influences.
Today, individuals with the surname Loeffler can be found across the United Kingdom, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British genealogy and heritage.
There are approximately 58 people named Loeffler in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Loeffler.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German