Hochstetler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Hochstetler family

The surname Hochstetler was first found in Bavaria, where the name 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 Hochstetler family

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Hochstetler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hostetter, Hoffstetter, Hofstetter, Hockstetter, Hoffstater, Hoffstatter, Hoffstadter, Hockstadter, Hoffstattar, Hockstadder, Hufstedler, Huffstedler and many more.

Early Notables of the Hochstetler family

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Hochstetler Ranking

In the United States, the name Hochstetler is the 5,060^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Hochstetler migration to the United States +

Hochstetler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Hochstetler, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1738

Contemporary Notables of the name Hochstetler (post 1700) +

Douglas R Hochstetler Ph.D., American Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at Pennsylvania State University
Kathryn Hochstetler Ph.D., American Professor of Political Science at the University of New Mexico
Tony Hochstetler, award winning American wildlife sculptor
John C. Hochstetler, American Republican politician, Candidate for Michigan State Senate 18th District, 1998 2
Charles W. Hochstetler, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1940 3

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html