There are
1217
Hoffmeyers in the USAHoffmeyer is the
21470th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Hoffmeyer
AugustHoffmeyer
August Hoffmeyer was a German botanist and horticulturist known for his work in breeding and cultivating new varieties of roses.ElisabethHoffmeyer
Elisabeth Hoffmeyer was a Danish author and translator known for her work in promoting Danish literature internationally.HeinrichHoffmeyer
Heinrich Hoffmeyer was a German politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice during the Weimar Republic.LotteHoffmeyer
Lotte Hoffmeyer was a Danish actress and singer who had a successful career in both film and theater.RudolfHoffmeyer
Rudolf Hoffmeyer was a German composer and music teacher known for his compositions for piano and chamber music.WillyHoffmeyer
Willy Hoffmeyer was a Danish painter and graphic artist known for his landscapes and seascapes.FriedrichHoffmeyer
Friedrich Hoffmeyer was a German architect known for his work in designing public buildings and residential complexes.GustavHoffmeyer
Gustav Hoffmeyer was a Danish historian and writer known for his research on Danish folklore and mythology.MariaHoffmeyer
Maria Hoffmeyer was a German journalist and women's rights activist who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement.HenningHoffmeyer
Henning Hoffmeyer was a Danish sculptor known for his public sculptures and monuments.Hoffmeyer Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Hoffmeyer' is of German and Danish origin. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name 'Hoff' or 'Meyer', meaning 'head' or 'leader' in German. It was originally used to denote someone who was the head or leader of a particular group or organization.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hoffmeyer' is primarily found in Germany and Denmark, where it originated. It is less common in other countries but can be found in small numbers in countries with German or Danish immigrant populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hoffmeyer' include 'Hoffmann', 'Meyer', 'Hoffman', 'Meyerhoff', 'Hoffmeister', 'Hoffmaster', 'Meyers', 'Meier', 'Myers', and 'Mayer'. These variations may be the result of different spelling conventions or regional dialects.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Hoffmeyer' can be traced back to the historical movement of German and Danish populations. There have been significant waves of German and Danish immigration to various countries, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, which may have contributed to the dispersal of the surname 'Hoffmeyer' to other parts of the world.