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

Hoffland, 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 Hoffland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoffland in America

Hoffland is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoffland surname appeared 233 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 Hoffland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoffland 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 Hoffland

The surname Hoffland originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "hof," meaning "courtyard" or "farm," and "land," referring to a cultivated area or estate. This combination suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived or worked on a particular farm or rural property.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Hoffland surname can be found in the Liber Censuum, a medieval census document compiled by the Archbishopric of Cologne in the late 14th century. The document lists several individuals with variations of the name, such as "Hofflander" and "Hofflandt," residing in various villages and towns within the Rhineland region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Hoffland name appeared in various church records and municipal archives across Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Hoffland (1542-1612), a prominent theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg, and Anna Hoffland (1587-1647), a respected midwife and herbalist from the town of Erfurt.

In the 18th century, the Hoffland name gained prominence in the city of Hamburg, where several members of the family were successful merchants and traders. One notable figure was Heinrich Hoffland (1712-1783), a wealthy shipowner and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of his fortune to the establishment of a local orphanage.

As the Hoffland family dispersed throughout Germany and other parts of Europe, the surname underwent various spelling variations, including Hofland, Hoffeland, and Hofelandt. In the 19th century, Friedrich Hoffland (1828-1901), a German-born explorer and naturalist, gained recognition for his expeditions to South America and his contributions to the field of botany.

Another notable individual was Amalie Hoffland (1856-1932), a pioneering German educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first all-girls schools in Berlin and played a significant role in promoting equal educational opportunities for women in Germany.

Over the centuries, the Hoffland surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, academics, and professionals. While the name may have originated from a specific geographic location or occupation, it has evolved to encompass a diverse range of backgrounds and achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoffland

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

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

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