Hofelich

Hofelich Meaning & Origin

About Hofelich
The surname Hofelich is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hofelich," meaning "courteous" or "gracious." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their polite and courteous behavior. The name may have been given to individuals who worked in a position that required them to interact with others in a respectful and courteous manner, such as a servant or a courtier. Over time, the surname Hofelich became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hofelich is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hofelich: 229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hofelich based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFLX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0104020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 F AH0 L IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/hofelich*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFLX', 'HFLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hofelich in Braille

Here's how to represent Hofelich in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hofelich in braille

How to sign the name Hofelich using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hofelich using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hofelich in sign language

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