About Hoofman
The surname Hoofman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "hoof" which means "head" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive head. Over time, the surname Hoofman became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hoofman can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions.
The surname Hoofman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoofman 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 Hoofman is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hoofman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoofman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.