About Hoad
The surname Hoad is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hād," meaning "hood" or "covering." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a hood-shaped hill or a person who made or wore hoods. Over time, the surname Hoad has evolved and can be found in various spellings, including Hood, Hode, and Hod.
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The surname Hoad is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoad based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hoad is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hoad in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoad using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.