About Hofsess
The surname Hofsess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hof" meaning "court" or "farmyard" and the word "sess" meaning "seat" or "residence." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hofsess can be interpreted as "one who resides at or is associated with a court or farmyard." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived or worked in or near a court or farmyard, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who held a position of authority or responsibility in such a place.
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The surname Hofsess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hofsess based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hofsess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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