Hoffecker
Hoffecker Meaning & Origin
About Hoffecker
The surname Hoffecker is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Hoffmeister," meaning "yardmaster" or "steward." It is derived from the Middle High German word "hofmeister," which combines "hof" (yard or court) and "meister" (master). The name likely originated as a title for someone who was in charge of managing the affairs of a noble household or estate. Over time, the name evolved into Hoffecker, and individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who held positions of authority or responsibility within a noble household or estate.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Hoffecker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Hoffecker: 363
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 56310
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.12
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoffecker 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Hoffecker in Braille
Here's how to represent Hoffecker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Hoffecker using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Hoffecker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
