HOOVER
Hoover
Hoover is a British surname with its origin rooted in the Old English word "hofvare," meaning a dweller at the hāf. The surname has primarily been found in the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire.
The name likely derived from a topographical identifier for someone who lived near a hŏff, or hill. Over time, variations in spelling emerged, with "Hoover" being among the commonly accepted forms.
Individuals bearing the surname Hoover can be traced back through historical records to the Middle Ages, particularly in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Notable figures with this surname have contributed to various fields, from academia to the arts.
There are approximately 77 people named Hoover in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Hoover.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Frank
- Kyriacos
- Paul
- William
Female
- Debra
- Mary
- Susan