Geldofs
Geldofs is a family surname of Germanic origin that appears most frequently in German-speaking countries, particularly in Bavaria and Austria, but also among diaspora communities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The name is likely derived from the Middle High German “gelt,” meaning “gold” or “payment,” combined with the suffix “-ofs” which may indicate a patronymic or occupational reference, suggesting an ancestor who was a money‑handler or coin dealer. Variants of the surname include Geldof, Geldof, Geldoff, and Geldavant; these variations arose through regional dialects and transliteration over time.
Historical records show an early presence of the Geldofs in the 12th and 13th centuries in the
Notable individuals bearing the surname include Bob Geldof, British entrepreneur and former lead singer of the
Today the Geldofs appear primarily in social and business circles, with a few families maintaining historic