Laufes

Laufes is a surname of German origin. It is relatively rare and is borne by a small number of families in German-speaking regions and in diaspora communities.

Etymology: The name is likely derived from the German noun Lauf, meaning “run” or “course,” with the -es suffix common in German surnames as a patronymic or locational marker. It may have originated as a nickname for an active person or as a toponymic form linked to a place associated with running or a course.

Geographic distribution: The name is most frequently found in Germany, with pockets in Austria and Switzerland, and in countries with historical German emigration, including the United States and Canada.

Notable people: No widely recognized individuals bearing the surname Laufes have comprehensive biographical coverage in major reference works.

See also: Lauf, Laufen, Laufer.