There are
1358
Hoels in the USA
Hoel is the
19803rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hoel

PeterHoel

Peter Hoel was a Norwegian mathematician and academic known for his work in the field of partial differential equations.

OleHoel

Ole Hoel was a Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II who played a key role in the sabotage of the heavy water production at Vemork.

HilmaHoel

Hilma Hoel was a Norwegian singer and actress known for her performances in musical theater productions during the early 20th century.

HaraldHoel

Harald Hoel was a Norwegian novelist and playwright, best known for his novel 'Slutten' which depicts the social and political changes in post-World War II Norway.

MariHoel

Mari Hoel is a Norwegian cross-country skier who has competed in several Winter Olympics and World Championships, winning multiple medals.

JohanHoel

Johan Hoel was a Swedish painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes, depicting scenes from Stockholm and other Swedish cities.

JoelHolm

Joel Holm was an American actor known for his roles in various television series and films in the 1980s and 1990s.

IngridHoel

Ingrid Hoel is a Norwegian journalist and television presenter who has hosted several popular talk shows and news programs.

ErikHoel

Erik Hoel is an American neuroscientist known for his research on consciousness and the brain, particularly on the topic of neural correlates of consciousness.

CarlHolley

Carl Holley was an American sprinter who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, winning a silver medal in the 4x400 meter relay.

Hoel Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hoel' has Norwegian origins and is derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Holmgeirr' which is composed of the elements 'holmr' meaning 'island' and 'geirr' meaning 'spear'. It is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hoel'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hoel' has a concentrated presence in Norway, particularly in the Trøndelag and Møre og Romsdal regions. It can also be found in other Scandinavian countries and among the Scandinavian diaspora in North America.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hoel' include 'Holm', 'Holme', and 'Holmquist'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Hoel' has been carried by Norwegian immigrants to North America, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries when many Norwegians sought opportunities in the United States and Canada.