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Hoffmann

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. HAWF-man
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Meaning & History

From Middle High German hofmann meaning "farmer".

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VariantsHoffman, Hofmann, Huffman, Huffmann

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Entry updated May 31, 2018

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