About Hoiby
The surname Hoiby is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hรณf," meaning "temple" or "sanctuary." It is believed to have originally been a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or worked at a temple or sanctuary. Over time, the surname Hoiby has evolved and is now primarily found in Norway and among Norwegian descendants around the world.
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The surname Hoiby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoiby 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 Hoiby is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hoiby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoiby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.