There are
493
Hofstads in the USA
Hofstad is the
43732nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hofstad

JohnHofstad

John Hofstad was a Norwegian-American businessman who founded Hofstad Engineering and Manufacturing Company in 1919.

HeidiHofstad

Heidi Hofstad is a Norwegian politician who has served as a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party since 2017.

OleHofstad

Ole Hofstad was a Norwegian mathematician known for his work on probability theory and stochastic processes.

MartinHofstad

Martin Hofstad is a Norwegian football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Vålerenga Fotball.

JohanHofstad

Johan Hofstad is a Norwegian journalist and author known for his investigative reporting on corruption and organized crime.

KarenHofstad

Karen Hofstad is a Norwegian artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media artworks.

ErikHofstad

Erik Hofstad is a Norwegian speed skater who has represented Norway in various international competitions.

IngridHofstad

Ingrid Hofstad is a Norwegian actress known for her roles in several popular Norwegian TV series and films.

MarteHofstad

Marte Hofstad is a Norwegian athlete who competes in the sport of biathlon at the international level.

AndersHofstad

Anders Hofstad is a Norwegian musician and composer known for his innovative and experimental approach to music.

Hofstad Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hofstad' is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse words 'hóf' (meaning 'farm') and 'staðir' (meaning 'place'). It likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near or owned a farm.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hofstad' is primarily found in Norway, particularly in the central and northern parts of the country. It may also be found among Norwegian diaspora communities in other countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hofstad' include 'Hofstade' and 'Houstad'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been relatively few instances of migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Hofstad'. However, some individuals with the name may have immigrated to other countries, particularly during periods of economic or political upheaval in Norway.