Derived from the name from Hofer. A Hofer was formerly nothing more than an owner of the farm (a farm in those days was far more important and bigger than a "normal" house, possibly comparable to a farmer's yard and the number of employees). The second "f" - it does not help - a typing error, which is often "happened" hundreds of years ago (mind you, not only in the name), since lists of names and their certification or weddings were held only by churches. In my particular case, this typo is about. back 8 generations, or about the beginning of 18 Century (and I have black and white, according to genealogical research). So now you know how it is to us, to the English translation, I am not able to charge, if those who find love ... Greetings from Austria, Heinz H.
(Sent from: Heinz Hoffer)
