Kauffmann Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Behind the Kauffmann surname stands Kaufmann, a German name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way.

What does the surname Kauffmann mean?

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Merchant, trader”.

Is Kauffmann the same name as Kaufmann?

The extra “f” in Kauffmann is a spelling habit rather than a different name. The same family of names includes Kaufman and Koopmann.

Does every Kauffmann family have a crest?

There is no single Kauffmann family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Research your Kauffmann family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.