Höfman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Höfman. 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 Höfman familyThe surname Höfman 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 Höfman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Höfman 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 Höfman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Höfman 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 Höfman familyNotables of the period with the surname Höfman were Christian Hoffmann von Hoffmannswaldau (1616-1679), a German poet of the Baroque era; Pieter Hofman (1640-1692), a Flemish Baroque painter; Martin Hoffmann (1653-1719) a German luthier, based in Leipzig; and his son, Johann Christian Hoffmann (1683-1750)... Höfman RankingIn the United States, the name Höfman is the 13,496th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Netherlands, the name Höfman is ranked the 97th most popular surname with an estimated 10,479 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Höfman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Höfman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Höfman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Höfman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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