Find out how popular the last name Fetterhoff is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Fetterhoff.

Fetterhoff, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Fetterhoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fetterhoff in America

Fetterhoff is the 27303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fetterhoff surname appeared 885 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Fetterhoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fetterhoff to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Fetterhoff

The surname Fetterhoff has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the German word "fetter," meaning fat or greasy, and "hoff," which translates to farm or estate. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a prosperous or well-established farm or estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fetterhoff can be found in the town of Hesse, where a family by the name of Fetterhoff resided in the late 1500s. Their presence is documented in local church records and land registries, indicating their status as landowners in the region.

In the 17th century, the name Fetterhoff appeared in various German manuscripts and records, often associated with members of the agricultural community. One notable figure was Hans Fetterhoff, a successful farmer born in 1625 in the village of Neustadt. He was known for his innovative farming techniques and played a significant role in the local community.

As the Fetterhoff family spread across different regions of Germany, variations in the spelling of the name emerged. Some of these variations included Fetterhof, Fetterhove, and Fetterhoven, reflecting regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

In the late 18th century, a prominent member of the Fetterhoff family was Johann Fetterhoff, born in 1762 in the city of Cologne. He was a respected merchant and trader, contributing to the economic growth of the region. His son, Wilhelm Fetterhoff (1798-1872), went on to become a successful politician and served as a member of the local council.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname Fetterhoff was Henriette Fetterhoff (1805-1887), a renowned writer and poet from the city of Berlin. Her works were widely acclaimed and celebrated for their poetic elegance and social commentary.

The Fetterhoff name has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany. For example, the village of Fetterhausen, located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, is believed to have derived its name from the Fetterhoff family, who may have been among the original settlers or landowners in the area.

As the Fetterhoff family migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond, their name continued to evolve and adapt to local languages and cultures. However, its origins and connection to the German agricultural heritage remain firmly rooted in its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fetterhoff

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Fetterhoff.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Fetterhoff was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Fetterhoff has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Fetterhoff was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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