How common is the Muhlofer surname?

There are approximately 800 people with the surname Muhlofer in the United States.

Muhlofer

Q: What does the surname Muhlofer mean?

The surname Muhlofer means "One who works at or owns a mill, possibly with a secondary occupation.". It is of German origin.

Occupational

Meaning

One who works at or owns a mill, possibly with a secondary occupation.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Mühle' (mill) combined with '-hofer' (farmer or one who works a property). The compound suggests a miller or mill-farm operator.

About the Muhlofer Surname

An occupational surname combining mill work with farming or property management. The name is quite uncommon and appears to be regionally specific to German-speaking areas.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare, found primarily in German-speaking regions, particularly Bavaria or Austria.

Notable Bearers

People with the Muhlofer Surname

Charlotte Muhlofer

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 800