Hoefel
Hoefel Meaning & Origin
About Hoefel
The surname Hoefel is of German origin and is derived from the word "Hof," meaning "court" or "farmyard," and the suffix "-el," which is a diminutive form. Therefore, the surname Hoefel is likely to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived or worked at a small court or farmyard. It may have been initially used to distinguish individuals who were associated with a particular location or occupation.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Hoefel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Hoefel: 126
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 133863
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoefel 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 Hoefel is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Hoefel in Braille
Here's how to represent Hoefel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Hoefel using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Hoefel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
