What does the surname Hauptmann mean?

The surname Hauptmann means "Captain or military commander; a person of authority.". It is of German origin.

How common is the Hauptmann surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Hauptmann in the United States.

Are there Hauptmann soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 4 soldiers with the Hauptmann surname appear in Civil War records.

Hauptmann

Occupational

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Hauptmann Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Hauptmann Surname

Gerhart Hauptmann

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

4 soldiers with the Hauptmann surname found in Civil War records.

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