The Hofmann Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Hofmann, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Hofmann family crest.
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Origin of the Hofmann name
Hofmann is a German status name for a farmer attached to a manor or estate, from Middle High German hof, "farmstead, court", and man. It could also mean a courtier or an official serving at a princely court. The spelling with a single f is especially common in Bavaria, Franconia and Saxony.
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Hofmann name FAQ
What does the Hofmann name mean?
Manor farmer; courtier. Common variants include Hoffmann, Hoffman, Hofman.
Where does the Hofmann surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Hofmann coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Hofmann crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Hofmann coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).