How common is the Koffman surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Koffman in the United States.

Are there Koffman soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 46 soldiers with the Koffman surname appear in Civil War records.

Koffman

Q: What does the surname Koffman mean?

The surname Koffman means "A merchant or trader, possibly related to coffee or goods.". It is of German/Yiddish origin.

Occupational

Meaning

A merchant or trader, possibly related to coffee or goods.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Yiddish 'kof' (buy/purchase) combined with the German suffix '-man' meaning man or merchant. The etymology remains uncertain and may relate to trade goods.

About the Koffman Surname

Likely an occupational surname for a merchant or trader, though the exact etymology is debated. The surname is primarily associated with Jewish communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily among Jewish populations in Central and Eastern Europe.

Koffman Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Koffman Surname

Arthur Koffman

Quick Facts

Origin: German/Yiddish
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 18th century
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

46 soldiers with the Koffman surname found in Civil War records.

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