Hoeff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Hoeff family

The surname Hoeff 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 Hoeff family

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Hoeff Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Hoeff family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

the Hoeff family of Haarlem

Hoeff migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hoeff Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Peter Hoeff, who arrived in New York city in 1866
Catherina Hoeff, aged 2, who landed in New York, NY in 1866 1
Christina Hoeff, aged 25, who arrived in New York, NY in 1866 1
Peter Hoeff, aged 10, who landed in New York, NY in 1866 1
Wilhelmina Hoeff, aged 34, who arrived in New York, NY in 1866 1

Citations +

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)