There are
493
Hofstads in the USAHofstad is the
43732nd
most common last name in the USAHistorical 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.