Hoffman
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Name — A surname of German and Ashkenazi Jewish origin, also the name of small communities in several U.S. states.
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Etymology
Anglicized from German Hoffmann, an occupational surname for the manager of a farm or estate.
Full origin of Hoffman →Frequently asked questions
What does “Hoffman” mean?
The word “Hoffman” means a surname of German and Ashkenazi Jewish origin, also the name of small communities in several U.S. states.
How do you use “Hoffman” in a sentence?
Here is “Hoffman” used in a sentence: “Dustin Hoffman starred in many acclaimed films of the 1970s.”
What part of speech is “Hoffman”?
“Hoffman” is a name.
Where does the word “Hoffman” come from?
The word “Hoffman” comes from German. Anglicized from German Hoffmann, an occupational surname for the manager of a farm or estate.
Is “Hoffman” a common word?
“Hoffman” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the origin of the surname Hoffman?
Hoffman is a surname of German and Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is also used as the name of small communities in several U.S. states, reflecting how family surnames were sometimes carried over into place names.
Is Hoffman a German or Jewish surname?
Hoffman has origins in both German and Ashkenazi Jewish naming traditions, so it can't be attributed to a single background. Its exact family history depends on the specific line it comes from.