Hoffman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname 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 Hoffman family

The surname 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 Hoffman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our 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 Hoffman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hoffman Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Hoffman family

Notables of the period with the surname Hoffman were

Hoffman World Ranking

In the United States, the name Hoffman is the 252nd most popular surname with an estimated 104,454 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Hoffman is ranked the 740th most popular surname with an estimated 7,245 people with that name. 2 And in Australia, the name Hoffman is the 852nd popular surname with an estimated 4,637 people with that name. 3 South Africa ranks Hoffman as 692nd with 9,775 people. 4


Hoffman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hoffman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hoffman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Hoffman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Hoffman migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hoffman Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Hoffman migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hoffman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Hoffman migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hoffman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Hoffman (post 1700) +


Suggested Readings for the name Hoffman +
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