Hofrichter

Hofrichter Meaning & Origin

About Hofrichter
The surname Hofrichter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hofrichter," which means "court judge" or "steward." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who held the position of a judge or steward in a court or noble household. The name signifies someone who had authority and responsibility in managing legal matters or overseeing the affairs of a noble estate.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hofrichter: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hofrichter 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
HFRKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
HACA
🔊 Soundex
H016020306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 F R IH0 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑfrɪktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFRKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hofrichter in Braille

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

The name Hofrichter in braille

How to sign the name Hofrichter using Sign Language

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

The name Hofrichter in sign language

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