| ![Show Contents]() Hoeffner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The Hoeffner surname is derived from the Middle High German word "oven," meaning an oven; and as such the name was probably originally an occupational name for a baker, or someone who made or used ovens. Early Origins of the Hoeffner familyThe surname Hoeffner was first found in Brunswick, where the name Offner was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Hoeffner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hoeffner research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hoeffner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hoeffner Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Offner, Oeffner, Offen, Ofner, Ofener, Offener, Hoffner, Hoeffner, Hoffen, Hofner, Ovener, Hoverner and many more. Early Notables of the Hoeffner familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hoeffner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Hoeffner migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hoeffner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Catharina Hoeffner, who settled in America in 1733
Hoeffner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Antone Hoeffner, who arrived in Texas in 1850-1906 1
- Franz Hoeffner, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1894
- Luisa Hoeffner, aged 25, who landed in America, in 1894
- Catharina Hoeffner, aged 25, who settled in America, in 1895
Hoeffner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mrs. Hoeffner, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States, in 1905
- Frieda Hoeffner, aged 21, who immigrated to America from Oberhausen, Germany, in 1909
- Ernst Hoeffner, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Eingelbach, Germany, in 1923
| Contemporary Notables of the name Hoeffner (post 1700) | + |
- Joseph Höffner (1906-1987), German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Hoeffner migration to the United States 
