About Hoyum
The surname Hoyum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Hólmgeirr, which combines the elements "hólmr" meaning "island" and "geirr" meaning "spear." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Hoyum. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hoyum can be interpreted as "island spear" or "spear of the island."
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The surname Hoyum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoyum 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 Hoyum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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