About Hovind
The surname Hovind is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hofund," meaning "temple friend" or "temple protector." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who had a close association with or was responsible for the upkeep of a temple or sacred place. Over time, the surname Hovind has evolved and is now primarily found in Norway and among Norwegian descendants in other countries.
The surname Hovind is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hovind 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 Hovind is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hovind in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hovind using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.