About Hoeke
The surname Hoeke is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "hoek," meaning "corner" or "bend" in Dutch. It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a corner or bend in a road or river. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who lived in a house situated at a corner. The surname Hoeke is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Netherlands and Belgium.
The surname Hoeke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoeke 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 Hoeke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hoeke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoeke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.