Hoffstetter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Hoffstetter family

The surname Hoffstetter 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 Hoffstetter family

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Hoffstetter 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 Hoffstetter family

Prominent among members of the name Hoffstetter in this period include

Gaspar Hoffstetter, German politician in Slovenia under the Holy Roman Empire, Mayor of Ljubljana (1574-1582), longest serving mayor of the city

Hoffstetter migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hoffstetter Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Barbara Hoffstetter, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732
Gertrudt Vautrin Hoffstetter, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1749
Joh. Christian Hoffstetter, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1749

Hoffstetter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

G. Hoffstetter, who settled in New Orleans in 1834
Christian Hoffstetter, who arrived in Michigan in 1854
Johann Hoffstetter, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1892
Rudolf Hoffstetter, aged 26, who landed in America, in 1892
Sophie Hoffstetter, who settled in America, in 1892

Hoffstetter Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Anna Hoffstetter, aged 28, who landed in America from Glasinz, Hungary, in 1906
Louise Hoffstetter, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Zurich, Switzerland, in 1907
Franziska Hoffstetter, aged 30, who immigrated to America from Muchen, Germany, in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Hoffstetter (post 1700) +

Robert Hoffstetter (1908-1999), German taxonomist who specialized in reptiles
Roman Hoffstetter (1742-1815), German classical composer and Benedictine monk