About Hogrefe
The surname Hogrefe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hoger," meaning "high" or "tall," and "refe," meaning "reeve" or "bailiff." Therefore, the name Hogrefe likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who held a position of authority or responsibility, such as a bailiff or overseer, in a high or elevated place.
The surname Hogrefe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hogrefe 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 Hogrefe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hogrefe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.