<P> Hoffmann or Hofmann is a surname of German origin . The original meaning in medieval times was `` steward , i.e. one who manages the property of another '' . In English and other European languages , including Yiddish and Dutch , the name is also spelt Hoffman , Hofman , Huffman , Gofman or Hofmans . </P>
<P> Hoffmann or Hofmann is a surname of German origin . The original meaning in medieval times was `` steward , i.e. one who manages the property of another '' . In English and other European languages , including Yiddish and Dutch , the name is also spelt Hoffman , Hofman , Huffman , Gofman or Hofmans . </P>
where does the last name hoffman come from
where does the last name hoffman come from
German
German