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

Hoffert, 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 Hoffert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoffert in America

Hoffert is the 16284th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoffert surname appeared 1,771 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hoffert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoffert 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 Hoffert

The surname Hoffert is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the late Middle Ages in central Europe. The name is derived from the German word "Hof," which means a courtyard or a farmstead. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely associated with farming or agricultural communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hoffert can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spelling variations, such as Hoffart, Hofferte, and Hofferten, reflecting the fluid nature of surnames during that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Johannes Hoffert (c. 1420-1490) was a renowned theologian and author from the city of Erfurt, known for his work on religious texts and commentaries. His writings offer insight into the intellectual and theological discourse of that era.

The Hoffert name also has ties to the town of Hofgeismar in the German state of Hesse. Historical records from the 16th century mention a family named Hoffert residing in this region, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and the place name.

During the 17th century, a prominent individual named Hans Hoffert (1602-1678) was a respected jurist and legal scholar in the city of Frankfurt. His contributions to the field of law and his published works have left a lasting impact on German legal tradition.

Another notable figure bearing the Hoffert name was Johann Hoffert (1761-1832), a German philosopher and educator who lived during the Age of Enlightenment. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely read and discussed in academic circles of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the Hoffert surname spread across various regions of Germany and beyond, with some families migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. However, it is important to note that the name's prevalence and distribution may have varied over time, reflecting the historical movements and migrations of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoffert

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

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

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