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

Hoferer, 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 Hoferer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoferer in America

Hoferer is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoferer surname appeared 186 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 Hoferer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoferer 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 Hoferer

The surname Hoferer originated in Germany and Austria, first appearing in records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "hof," which means "courtyard" or "estate," and the suffix "-er," indicating a person associated with or living on a particular estate or courtyard.

Hoferer was initially a descriptive surname given to individuals who lived on a manor or worked as stewards or overseers of an estate. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Hoferer can be found in a 1287 document from the town of Nürnberg, where a certain Hans Hoferer was listed as a landowner. Another early reference is in a 1342 record from the city of Munich, which mentions a merchant named Konrad Hoferer.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Hoferer surname was Johann Hoferer, a renowned scholar and theologian born in Regensburg in 1423. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt.

During the 16th century, the name Hoferer appeared in various records across Bavaria and Austria. One notable example is the 1567 birth record of Georg Hoferer in the town of Linz, who later became a prominent magistrate and civic leader in the region.

In the 17th century, a family of Hoferers established themselves in the city of Augsburg, where they owned several estates and businesses. One member, Matthias Hoferer (1621-1698), was a respected merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the city's economic and cultural development.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, a notable figure was Friedrich Hoferer (1832-1901), a German composer and conductor born in Munich. He composed several operas and symphonic works, and served as the director of the Mannheim Court Theater.

Another individual of note was Emilie Hoferer (1858-1938), an Austrian painter and illustrator from Vienna. She was known for her vibrant portraits and landscapes, and her work was exhibited in galleries throughout Europe during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoferer

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

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 Hoferer 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 Hoferer 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 Hoferer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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