About Hoeffer
The surname Hoeffer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Hufner," meaning "horse breeder" or "horse farmer." It is derived from the Middle High German word "huf," which means "hoof." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with horses or owned a farm where horses were bred or raised. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Hoeffer. Today, individuals with the surname Hoeffer can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.
The surname Hoeffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoeffer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hoeffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoeffer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.