About Umhoefer
The surname Umhoefer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "um," meaning "around" or "surrounding," and "Höfer," meaning "farm" or "farmer." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Umhoefer can be interpreted as "one who lives or works on a farm located in the surrounding area." This surname likely originated as a topographic or occupational name for individuals who resided near or worked on farms in Germany.
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The surname Umhoefer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Umhoefer 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 Umhoefer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Umhoefer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.