About Hoof
The surname Hoof is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "hoof" which means "hoof" or "foot" in English. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent hoof-shaped feature or had some association with hooves or horses. The surname Hoof may also have been an occupational name for a farrier or someone who worked with horses.
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The surname Hoof is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoof 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 Hoof is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hoof in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoof using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.