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![Show Contents]() Hoffe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Nestled between the Rhine and Wesser rivers is the ancient German region of Westphalia. Westphalia, the home of the name Hoffe. In the German provinces, hereditary surnames were adopted after the 12th century, and names that were derived from localities became increasingly widespread. Local surnames originally denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. When coupled with the German preposition von, which means from or of, local names can indicate that the initial bearer of the name was an aristocrat. However, in modern times, the preposition is frequently dropped from surnames of this type. The Hoffe family originally lived on a farmstead. The name Hoffe is derived from the Old German and German word hof, which means settlement, farm or court. Early Origins of the Hoffe familyThe surname Hoffe was first found in Westphalia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation. The name probably stems from the German word "Hof" meaning "court." Early History of the Hoffe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hoffe research. Another 359 words (26 lines of text) covering the years 1378, 1440, 1629, 1662, 1684, 1773 and 1829 are included under the topic Early Hoffe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hoffe Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Hoffe include Hof, Hoff, Hoffe, Hofer, Hoefer, Hoeffer, Hoffer, Hofle, Hoefe, Hofler, Hoefler, Hofner and many more. Early Notables of the Hoffe familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hoffe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hoffe RankingIn Newfoundland, Canada, the name Hoffe is the 729th most popular surname with an estimated 59 people with that name. 1
 Hoffe migration to the United States | + |
Many Germans emigrated across the Atlantic to seek better lives in North America. This great migration began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century. Resettlement was particularly attractive to those from Westphalia as a means of escape from poverty and religious persecution. For many Westphalian farmers, the chance to own one's own land was also a major incentive. The process of the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlements centered around Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Among them:
Hoffe Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Artherton Hoffe, (Hough), mayor of Boston, England who sailed to Boston, MA aboard the ship "Griffin" in 1633, he became the assistant to the governor of Massachusetts. 2
- Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffe, (Hough), who arrived in Boston aboard the ship "Griffin" in 1633, with her husband 3
Hoffe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Georges Hoffe, aged 10, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Edward Quesnel" in 1830 4
- Madelina Hoffe, aged 14, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Lorena" in 1836 4
- Jeanette Hoffe, aged 5, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Lorena" in 1836 4
- Charlotte Hoffe, aged 26, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Bark Johann Georg" in 1838 4
- W. M. Hoffe, aged 25, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Great Western" in 1838 4
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