TheNameDBHauptmann
OccupationalMeaning
Captain or military commander; a person of authority.
Etymology
Derived from German 'Haupt' (head) combined with 'Mann' (man), literally meaning 'headman' or 'captain.' The surname originally indicated a military rank or position of authority.
About the Hauptmann Surname
A German occupational surname indicating a military rank or position of leadership. The name has remained primarily concentrated in German-speaking regions and is moderately common.
Distribution
Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking regions, with presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Gerhart Hauptmann (German dramatist and novelist)