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Koyfman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) is an occupational name derived from the Yiddish term koyfman, which translates to ‘merchant’.

This name reflects the historical profession of many Jewish individuals during the Ashkenazic period.

It is related to the personal name Koyfman, also meaning ‘merchant’ in Yiddish.

For further comparison, the name can be linked to Kaufmann, which has similar roots.

Additionally, Kaufman serves as another variant that echoes this occupational heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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