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Hoff Family Crest
Hoff Family Crest
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Where did the English Hoff family come from? What is the English Hoff family crest and coat of arms? When did the Hoff family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Hoff family history?

The ancient history of the Hoff name begins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the family resided near a hill or steep ridge of land. The surname Hoff is usually derived from the Old English word hoh, which means heel or projecting ridge of land. However, it is sometimes derived from the Old Norse word haugr, which means mound or hill. Furthermore, the name Hoff may be derived from residence in one of a variety of similarly named places: Hoe is in Norfolk; Hoo is in Kent; places called Hooe are in Devon and Sussex; Hose is in Leicestershire; places named Heugh are in Durham and Northumberland; and settlements called Hough are found in both Cheshire and Derby.

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Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Hoff include Hough, Huff, Houfe, Hoff, Hoffe and others.

First found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hoff research. Another 135 words(10 lines of text) covering the years 1651, 1743, 1699 and 1717 are included under the topic Early Hoff History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 53 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hoff Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Hoff family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 39 words(3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Hoff or a variant listed above:

Hoff Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Andreas Hoff, who landed in New York in 1709
  • Johan Melgior Hoff, who arrived in New York in 1709
  • Johann Adam Hoff, who landed in New York in 1709
  • Lorentz Hoff, who landed in Philadelphia, Pa in 1730
  • Lorentz Hoff, who sailed to America in 1730


Hoff Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • James Hoff, who landed in New York in 1818
  • Gerh Anton Hoff, who arrived in America in 1837
  • Hermann Anton Hoff, aged 40, arrived in Missouri in 1840
  • Christian Hoff, who arrived in Texas in 1844
  • Joseph Hoff, who landed in Texas in 1850-1906


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  • Lawrence Conrad Hoff, American pharmaceutical company executive
  • Bobby "The Wizard" Hoff, American professional poker player
  • Chester Cornelius Hoff (1891-1998), American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball
  • Christian Hoff (b. 1968), American actor
  • Kathryn "Katie" Elise Hoff (b. 1989), American Olympic swimmer
  • Marcian Edward "Ted" Hoff (b. 1937), Intel executive and co-inventor of the microprocessor awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 2009
  • Philip H. Hoff (b. 1924), American lawyer and Governor of Vermont
  • Ebbe Curtis Hoff (1906-1985), former Chairman of the Department of Neurological Science at the Medical College of Virginia
  • Rayner Hoff (1894-1937), Australian sculptor


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  • Genesis, Hoffs & Hooffs of Virginia, 1730 to 1980 by Betty Hoff Lemons.
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  2. Ingram, Rev. James. Translator Anglo-Saxon Chronicle 1823. Print.
  3. Papworth, J.W and A.W Morant. Ordinary of British Armorials. London: T.Richards, 1874. Print.
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  7. Cook, Chris. English Historical Facts 1603-1688. London: MacMillan, 1980. Print.
  8. Lennard, Reginald. Rural England 1086-1135 A Study of Social and Agrarian Conditions. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1959. Print.
  9. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin . Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8).
  10. Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
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The Hoff Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Hoff Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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