Hoffmann is used as a family name or surname in Germany. It is 8 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Hoffmann
No. of characters: 8
Origin: Germany
Meaning:

The lastname is a variant form of the Hoffman. von Hoffmansegg; courtier of courtier's corner.

Hoffmann is a form of the Huffman. Worker on a hube, a farm of about 120 acres.

Hoffmann is a variation of Hoffman. One who worked a large farm either as owner or manager; the farm or manor, servant.

One who worked a large farm either as owner or manager; the farm or manor, servant.

The surname is a form of the Hoffman. German hofmann, a cortier.

How popular is Hoffmann?

Hoffmann is common in Germany, Brazil, United States, Austria, Poland, Luxembourg, Australia, Hungary, Argentina, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, France, Netherlands, Czechia, Denmark, Belgium, Chile, England, Ghana, Thailand, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Paraguay, New Zealand, Mexico, Italy, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Romania, New Caledonia, Namibia, Portugal, Ecuador, Russia.

Hoffmann is ranked 1450 on our list.

Despite the fact that the number of Hoffmann bearers increased by 6.24 per cent in 2010 US census to 16966 since 2000, the surname slipped by 54 spots and ranked at 2136. The last name was found in around 6 per hundred thousand population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.

Race 2010 2000
White 95.07 96.56
Hispanic or Latino 2.73 1.93
Others 1.17 0.7
Asian and Native Hawaiian
& Other Pacific Islander		 0.66 0.48
Black 0.25 0.21
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.12 0.13
Hoffmann is quite popular family name mostly used in Germany however Luxembourg is ahead in terms of density. Around 370344 people have been found who wears Hoffmann as their family name. Hoffmann is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with hundred thousands of Hoffmann:
10 Germany275,891
Countries with ten thousands of Hoffmann:
546 Brazil23,698
1,953 United States23,517
Countries with thousands of Hoffmann:
92 Austria6,379
714 Poland6,365
5 Luxembourg4,618
958 Australia4,140
338 Hungary3,320
1,465 Argentina2,539
2,737 South Africa2,508
442 Switzerland2,458
3,288 Canada1,522
6,770 France1,288
2,247 Netherlands1,128
1,270 Czechia1,103
518 Denmark1,006
Countries with hundreds of Hoffmann:
1,869 Belgium921
1,291 Chile876
9,455 England644
4,874 Ghana623
18,535 Thailand573
1,592 Sweden519
8,003 Spain483
1,767 Norway344
901 Paraguay307
2,783 New Zealand284
8,996 Mexico247
34,582 Italy234
4,702 Venezuela196
29,524 Saudi Arabia159
6,239 Slovakia155
3,253 Bolivia152
3,346 Dominican Republic146
15,970 Romania133
200 New Caledonia130
3,426 Namibia124
4,225 Portugal123
6,932 Ecuador113
95,867 Russia106
Countries with low frequency i.e., 50 - 100:
652 French Polynesia92
4,006 Ireland79
10,530 Croatia76
3,278 Singapore68
26,937 Greece67
14,225 Peru63
4,104 Estonia58
6,605 Uruguay56
16,202 Israel55
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
1,659 Costa Rica50
7,254 Scotland49
4,827 Guatemala45
12,314 Lithuania35
2,635 China28
48,277 Malaysia27
153,425 Philippines27
12,055 Latvia25
3,230 Hong Kong18
1,289 Malta18
57,134 Zimbabwe18
24,270 Finland16
16,023 Qatar16
44,380 Japan15
275 Liechtenstein15
62,255 Belarus12
4,197 Honduras11
6,695 Jamaica11
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 6 - 10:
2,599 Iceland10
1,511 Aruba9
48,153 Egypt9
266,777 Ukraine9
488,268 Indonesia8
11,625 Northern Ireland7
1,286 Bermuda7
786,157 India7
668 Monaco7
2,948 Vietnam7
53,709 Algeria6
37,744 Bulgaria6
107,736 Kazakhstan6
18,975 Slovenia6
144,247 Turkey6
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Immigrants to US

From Italy

Emmanuel Hoffmann was 35 years old when he migrated to New York on May 29, 1885. He lived in Italy where he worked as farmer and took La Normandie from Havre.

From Germany

Johs. Hoffmann was 23 years old when he migrated to USA on June 15, 1852. He lived in Germany where he worked as farmer and took Jane Morrison from Bremen. Mary Hoffmann, aged 20, Therese Hoffmann (17), Carl Hoffmann, aged 7, 11 years old Catherine Hoffmann, Fried. Hoffmann (16) Laborer, 52 years old Jac. Hoffmann, Laborer Johann Hoffmann, Louise Hoffmann (6), and 8587 other Hoffmann around 42.08% of whom were farmer while others worked as laborer and clerk, joiner, shoemaker, mechanic, tailor, blacksmith, weaver, locksmith, cooper, saddler, dyer, carpenter, merchant, mason, miller, gardener, cultivator, missionary, pot maker, peasant, gentleman, bookbinder, daughter, servant, smith, bricklayer, musician, plumber, artist, binder, driver, doctor of medicine, lender, butcher, painter, spinster, undefined code, tourist, coppersmith, baker, doctor, seamstress, machinist, cloth manufacturer, brewer, teacher, cabinet maker, bookmaker, turner, watchmaker, barber, boot &, shoe maker, dealer, cigar maker, tanner, tinker, cap maker, country man, jeweler, tinman, peddler, engineer, printer, currier, goldsmith, chemist, landlord, miner, cutler, stone cutter, confectioner, sculptor, lithographer, putter, waiter, nurse, grocer, hatter, fanner, journeyman, cartwright, sailor, seaman, matron, apothecary, dressmaker, economist, officer, cook, milliner, builder, inspector, student, glazier, coachman, wheeler, stoner, instrument maker, bar keeper, hair dresser, private man, domestic, furrier, book-keeper, laundrymaid, agriculturist, plow holder migrated to US.

Hoffmann Namesakes

  • Friedrich Hoffmann, German physician and chemist
  • Felix Hoffmann, German chemist notable for re-synthesizing diamorphine
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann, noted German scholar
  • David Zvi Hoffmann, Orthodox Rabbi and Torah Scholar
  • Joachim Hoffmann, German historian and scientific director of the German Armed Forces Military History Research Office
  • Francis Hoffmann, Lutheran clergyman, politician and writer
  • Christoph Hoffmann, was
  • Nancy Larraine Hoffmann, former Republican State Senator
  • Käthe Hoffmann, German botanist
  • Ulla Hoffmann, Swedish Left Party politician
  • Bruno Hoffmann, German player of the glass harp
  • Oswald Hoffmann, Dr
  • Erich Hoffmann, German dermatologist who was a native of Witzmitz
  • Claudia Hoffmann, German sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres
  • John-Baptist Hoffmann, After completing his early schooling
  • Falk Hoffmann, retired diver from East Germany,
  • Georg Hoffmann, German freestyle, backstroke
  • Roald Hoffmann, Polish-American theoretical chemist
  • Charles F. Hoffmann, the United States Marine
  • Banesh Hoffmann, British mathematician and physicist
  • Stanley Hoffmann, Paul and Catherine Buttenwieser University Professor
  • E. T. A. Hoffmann, German Romantic author of fantasy and Gothic horror, a jurist
  • Max Hoffmann, German military strategist
  • Roy Hoffmann, U.S. Navy was Chairman of the former Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, established May 4
  • Ingo Hoffmann, Brazilian retired racing driver from São Paulo
  • Gaby Hoffmann, American film and television actress best
  • Jan Hoffmann, German figure skater
  • Pato Hoffmann, Bolivian actor and theater director
  • Martin Richard Hoffmann, U.S. administrator
  • Wolf Hoffmann, German guitarist
  • Lennie Hoffmann, Baron Hoffmann, retired senior South African-British judge
  • Ambrosi Hoffmann, Swiss alpine skier
  • Dezo Hoffmann, Hoffmann was born on 24 May 1912
  • Jens Hoffmann, writer, editor, educator, and exhibition maker
  • Christian Hoffmann, former Austrian cross-country skier
  • R. Joseph Hoffmann, historian whose work has focused on the early social and intellectual development of Christianity
  • Nóra Hoffmann, Hungarian ice dancer
  • Bret Hoffmann, American death metal vocalist
  • Augie Hoffmann, American football guard
  • Josef Hoffmann, Austrian architect and designer of consumer goods
  • Lutz Hoffmann, East German gymnast and Olympic silver medalist
  • Timo Hoffmann, German professional boxer and multiple-time European heavyweight title challenger
  • Torben Hoffmann, German football former defender
  • Kate Hoffmann,
  • Ingrid Hoffmann, Colombian-American television personality and restaurateur
  • Melanie Hoffmann, German former footballer
  • Rudi Hoffmann, former German footballer

Hoffmann Namesakes

  • Friedrich Hoffmann, German physician and chemist
  • Felix Hoffmann, German chemist notable for re-synthesizing diamorphine
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann, noted German scholar
  • David Zvi Hoffmann, Orthodox Rabbi and Torah Scholar
  • Joachim Hoffmann, German historian and scientific director of the German Armed Forces Military History Research Office
  • Francis Hoffmann, Lutheran clergyman, politician and writer
  • Christoph Hoffmann, was
  • Nancy Larraine Hoffmann, former Republican State Senator
  • Käthe Hoffmann, German botanist
  • Ulla Hoffmann, Swedish Left Party politician
  • Bruno Hoffmann, German player of the glass harp
  • Oswald Hoffmann, Dr
  • Erich Hoffmann, German dermatologist who was a native of Witzmitz
  • Claudia Hoffmann, German sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres
  • John-Baptist Hoffmann, After completing his early schooling
  • Falk Hoffmann, retired diver from East Germany,
  • Georg Hoffmann, German freestyle, backstroke
  • Roald Hoffmann, Polish-American theoretical chemist
  • Charles F. Hoffmann, the United States Marine
  • Banesh Hoffmann, British mathematician and physicist
  • Stanley Hoffmann, Paul and Catherine Buttenwieser University Professor
  • E. T. A. Hoffmann, German Romantic author of fantasy and Gothic horror, a jurist
  • Max Hoffmann, German military strategist
  • Roy Hoffmann, U.S. Navy was Chairman of the former Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, established May 4
  • Ingo Hoffmann, Brazilian retired racing driver from São Paulo
  • Gaby Hoffmann, American film and television actress best
  • Jan Hoffmann, German figure skater
  • Pato Hoffmann, Bolivian actor and theater director
  • Martin Richard Hoffmann, U.S. administrator
  • Wolf Hoffmann, German guitarist
  • Lennie Hoffmann, Baron Hoffmann, retired senior South African-British judge
  • Ambrosi Hoffmann, Swiss alpine skier
  • Dezo Hoffmann, Hoffmann was born on 24 May 1912
  • Jens Hoffmann, writer, editor, educator, and exhibition maker
  • Christian Hoffmann, former Austrian cross-country skier
  • R. Joseph Hoffmann, historian whose work has focused on the early social and intellectual development of Christianity
  • Nóra Hoffmann, Hungarian ice dancer
  • Bret Hoffmann, American death metal vocalist
  • Augie Hoffmann, American football guard
  • Josef Hoffmann, Austrian architect and designer of consumer goods
  • Lutz Hoffmann, East German gymnast and Olympic silver medalist
  • Timo Hoffmann, German professional boxer and multiple-time European heavyweight title challenger
  • Torben Hoffmann, German football former defender
  • Kate Hoffmann,
  • Ingrid Hoffmann, Colombian-American television personality and restaurateur
  • Melanie Hoffmann, German former footballer
  • Rudi Hoffmann, former German footballer

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