Haupt

Meaning

Chief, head, or principal person.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Haupt' (head or chief), originally used as a descriptive or occupational surname. The term may have indicated a leader, headman, or person of authority.

About the Haupt Surname

A German surname derived from a descriptive term indicating leadership or authority. The name has remained primarily concentrated in German-speaking regions.

Distribution

Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking regions, with presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical records; primarily a regional surname

People with the Haupt Surname