Höft History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Höft familyThe surname Höft was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Höft familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Höft research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1815 and 1816 are included under the topic Early Höft History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Höft Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hoeff, van der Hoeff, Hoef, van der Hoef, Hoeft, Hoft, Hovet, Hövet, Höft, Hooft, van den Hooft, vandenHoft, vanderHoft, vanderHoeff, vandenHoeff, vanHoof, vanHooff, de Hooft and many more. Early Notables of the Höft familyMore information is included under the topic Early Höft Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Höft Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Höft Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Höft Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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