About Hoy
The surname Hoy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "haugr," meaning "hill" or "mound." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or on a hill. The name may also have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent hill or mound. Overall, the surname Hoy signifies a connection to a geographical feature, specifically a hill or mound.
The surname Hoy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoy 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 Hoy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hoy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.