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![Show Contents]() Von hoffman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Von hoffman. This name is derived from the German word "hof" meaning "settlement" or "farm" and "mann" meaning "man." The name may have originally been born by someone who owned their land as opposed to working someone else's land, or perhaps by the manager, or steward of such an estate. Early Origins of the Von hoffman familyThe surname Von hoffman was first found in Silesia, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region. Ancient chronicles first mention Otten Buzwoys Hoveman of Liegnitz, Silesia (1383), Hans Kosche Hoffman of Liegnitz (1558), and Nickel Hofeman the belt-maker of Goerlitz (1425.) Early History of the Von hoffman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Von hoffman research. Another 373 words (27 lines of text) covering the years 1540, 1616, 1627, 1640, 1653, 1669, 1679, 1683, 1685, 1692, 1712, 1715, 1716, 1719, 1750, 1778, 1789, 1803, 1827 and 1845 are included under the topic Early Von hoffman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Von hoffman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hoffmann, Hofmann, Hoffman, Hofman, Hoeffmann, Hoefmann, Hoeffman, Hoefman, Hofemann, Hofeman, Hovemann, Hoveman and many more. Early Notables of the Von hoffman familyNotables of the period with the surname Von hoffman were - Christian Hoffmann von Hoffmannswaldau (1616-1679), a German poet of the Baroque era
 Von hoffman migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Von hoffman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- F. Von Hoffman, aged 21, who arrived in America from London, in 1892
- L.A. Von Hoffman, aged 65, who arrived in America, in 1892
Von hoffman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Carl Von Hoffman, aged 24, who arrived in New York, New York, in 1913
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- Nicholas von Hoffman (b. 1929), American journalist and author
- Karl von Hoffman (1889-1982), Russian soldier, adventurer, author, and photographer
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Von hoffman migration to the United States 
