Hoffert

Hoffert Meaning & Origin

About Hoffert
The surname Hoffert is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hovart" or "hovard," meaning "steward" or "manager of a farm or estate." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held such positions of responsibility. Over time, the name Hoffert may have been adopted by various families who worked as stewards or managers, and it has since become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoffert: 1,771
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16284
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 F ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔfərt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoffert in Braille

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

The name Hoffert in braille

How to sign the name Hoffert using Sign Language

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

The name Hoffert in sign language

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