Hoppe Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Hoppe last name means, where the surname began and where it was first recorded.
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Meaning and origin of the Hoppe last name
Meaning of the Hoppe last name: hop grower, or a nickname. Hoppe is a Low German surname for a grower or seller of hops, or a nickname for a lively person, from hoppen, "to hop". It is common in northern and eastern Germany.
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This overview covers the Hoppe name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Poland and Denmark; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Hoppe name FAQ
What does the Hoppe name mean?
Hop grower, or a nickname. Common variants include Hopp, Hoppen, Hopf.
Where does the Hoppe surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Poland and Denmark.
Is there a Hoppe coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Hoppe crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Hoppe coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).