Kopff

Kopff is a German surname typically considered a variant of Kopf, rooted in the German word Kopf meaning "head." The spelling with two f’s is an orthographic variant found in historical records and is especially common in older documents and in communities that preserved earlier spelling practices. As a surname, Kopff may have originated as a nickname for a person with a prominent head or as a topographic name for someone living on a hill or crest.

Geographic distribution and history: Kopff appears in German civil records from the 16th century onward. The name spread through internal migration within German-speaking areas and, beginning in the 19th century, through emigration to North America, Australia, and other regions. Today it is found primarily in Germany and North America, with smaller populations in Canada, the United States, and Australia, reflecting patterns of German diaspora.

Notability: Because Kopff is relatively uncommon, there are no widely recognized international figures whose surname is Kopff. Bearers of the name have contributed across fields such as science, education, and the arts, but there is no single prominent lineage strongly associated with the name.

See also: Kopf (surname).