Hoveman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Hoveman. This name is derived from the German word "hof" meaning "settlement" or "farm" and "mann" meaning "man." The name may have originally been born by someone who owned their land as opposed to working someone else's land, or perhaps by the manager, or steward of such an estate.

Early Origins of the Hoveman family

The surname Hoveman was first found in Silesia, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region. Ancient chronicles first mention Otten Buzwoys Hoveman of Liegnitz, Silesia (1383), Hans Kosche Hoffman of Liegnitz (1558), and Nickel Hofeman the belt-maker of Goerlitz (1425.)

Early History of the Hoveman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hoveman research. Another 373 words (27 lines of text) covering the years 1540, 1616, 1627, 1640, 1653, 1669, 1679, 1683, 1685, 1692, 1712, 1715, 1716, 1719, 1750, 1778, 1789, 1803, 1827 and 1845 are included under the topic Early Hoveman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hoveman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hoffmann, Hofmann, Hoffman, Hofman, Hoeffmann, Hoefmann, Hoeffman, Hoefman, Hofemann, Hofeman, Hovemann, Hoveman and many more.

Early Notables of the Hoveman family

Notables of the period with the surname Hoveman were Christian Hoffmann von Hoffmannswaldau (1616-1679), a German poet of the Baroque era; Pieter Hofman (1640-1692), a Flemish Baroque painter; Martin Hoffmann (1653-1719) a German luthier, based in Leipzig; and his son, Johann Christian Hoffmann (1683-1750)...
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Hoveman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hoveman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christopher, Georg, Barbara, Susannah, and Urcilla Hoveman, who landed in Philadelphia in 1734