Hoffmann

Meaning

A person who manages a farm or estate, or a court official.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'hofman,' combining 'hof' (court or farm) and 'mann' (man). The term originally referred to someone who worked on a noble's estate or served in a court capacity.

About the Hoffmann Surname

Hoffmann indicates someone who worked as a steward, manager, or official on a noble's estate or court. The name reflects the feudal social structure of medieval German-speaking lands.

Distribution

Common throughout German-speaking regions, with concentrations in areas with historical nobility and large estates.