TheNameDBHofmann
OccupationalMeaning
A man who manages a farm or estate; a farmer or steward.
Etymology
The surname combines the German word 'Hof' (farm, court, or estate) with 'Mann' (man), indicating someone who manages or works on a farm or noble estate. This was a common occupational designation in medieval German-speaking regions.
About the Hofmann Surname
A common German occupational surname indicating farm management or estate stewardship. The name has been documented extensively in German records.
Distribution
Widely distributed throughout German-speaking countries and their diaspora communities.
Notable Bearers
Unknown