Hoffler

Hoffler Meaning & Origin

About Hoffler
The surname Hoffler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hovel," meaning "shelter" or "hut." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a builder or repairer of huts or shelters. Over time, the name may have also been adopted by people who lived in or near huts or small dwellings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoffler: 524
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,501
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFLR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 F AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔfələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoffler in Braille

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

The name Hoffler in braille

How to sign the name Hoffler using Sign Language

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

The name Hoffler in sign language

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