Hoffer

Hoffer Meaning & Origin

About Hoffer
The surname Hoffer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Hof(f)er," meaning "courtier" or "steward." It was originally used to denote someone who worked in a noble household or estate, managing the affairs and overseeing the daily operations. Over time, the surname Hoffer has spread to various countries and may have undergone slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoffer: 5,969
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.02

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoffer 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 Hoffer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoffer in Braille

The image below is how to represent Hoffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hoffer in braille

How to sign the name Hoffer using Sign Language

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

The name Hoffer in sign language

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