De Kauffmann

Occupational

Meaning

Of the merchant or trader.

Etymology

From German 'Kaufmann,' meaning merchant or trader, with the prefix 'de' indicating origin or association. This occupational surname likely emerged from Germanic-speaking regions.

About the De Kauffmann Surname

An occupational surname indicating ancestry from merchants or traders in Germanic regions. The variant spelling with double 'f' suggests Yiddish or Central European Jewish influence.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in German-speaking areas and among Jewish communities in Central Europe.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the De Kauffmann Surname

Henrik De Kauffmann