There are
2041
Hoves in the USA
Hove is the
14587th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hove

AndyHove

Andy Hove is an American business executive who served as the President and CEO of the Bank of Hawaii from 2010 to 2020.

BjørnHove

Bjørn Hove is a Norwegian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for clubs including Molde FK and Sogndal.

RobertHove

Robert Hove is a South African cricketer who represented the South Africa national cricket team in the 1990s.

HansHove

Hans Hove was a Danish sailor who became famous for his role as the pilot of the Danish ship Dannebrog during the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801.

KarenHove

Karen Hove is a Danish artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media artworks inspired by nature and the human experience.

LiseHove

Lise Hove is a Norwegian actress known for her performances in Norwegian films and TV series, including 'Himmelblå' and 'Mammon.'

MetteHove

Mette Hove is a Danish handball player who has represented the Danish national team and various top-tier clubs in Europe.

PerHove

Per Hove is a Danish film and television director known for his work on films like 'Min Søsters Børn i Afrika' and TV series like 'Arvingerne.'

SørenHove

Søren Hove is a Danish musician and composer known for his work with Danish bands like D-A-D and Gnags.

ThomasHove

Thomas Hove is a Norwegian skier who has represented Norway in cross-country skiing competitions, including the Winter Olympics.

Hove Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hove' is of Scandinavian origin, specifically Danish and Norwegian. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'hof,' meaning 'a temple or sacred place.' It may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked at a temple or had a connection to a sacred place.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hove' is most commonly found in Denmark and Norway, where it originated. It is also found in other Scandinavian countries and among Scandinavian immigrant communities around the world, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hove' include 'Hov' and 'Hoff.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Hove' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of economic and political changes in Scandinavia. Many Scandinavians, including those with the surname 'Hove,' emigrated to North America in search of better opportunities during the 19th and early 20th centuries.