Hoyer

Hoyer Meaning & Origin

About Hoyer
The surname Hoyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hoyer," meaning "high" or "noble." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a high or noble position in society. Over time, the surname Hoyer has been passed down through generations, signifying a family's ancestral connection to individuals who were esteemed or held positions of authority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hoyer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hoyer: 3,589
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,104
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoyer 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 Hoyer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/hɔɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoyer in Braille

Here's how to represent Hoyer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hoyer in braille

How to sign the name Hoyer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hoyer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hoyer in sign language

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