About Hoveland
The surname Hoveland is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hof," meaning "temple" or "sanctuary," and the suffix "-land," indicating a place or region. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hoveland can be interpreted as "dweller near or from the temple or sanctuary." It likely originated as a locational surname for individuals who lived near or were associated with a temple or sanctuary in medieval Norway.
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The surname Hoveland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoveland 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 Hoveland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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