Hoffner

Hoffner Meaning & Origin

About Hoffner
The surname Hoffner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Hofner," meaning "steward" or "bailiff." It is derived from the Middle High German word "hof," meaning "court" or "farm," and "ner," meaning "servant" or "attendant." The name likely originated as a designation for someone who worked as a steward or manager of a nobleman's estate or farm. Over time, the surname Hoffner may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with similar roles or occupations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoffner: 2,198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,764
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoffner 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
HFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔfnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoffner in Braille

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

The name Hoffner in braille

How to sign the name Hoffner using Sign Language

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

The name Hoffner in sign language

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