About Hovde
The surname Hovde is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hofuð" meaning "head" or "top." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a prominent hill or a person with a distinctive head shape. Over time, the surname Hovde became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
The surname Hovde is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hovde 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 Hovde is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hovde in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hovde using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.