The surname Hoover is of German and Dutch origin. It is an Anglicized form of the name Huber, which means "owner of a patch of farmland." The term "Hube" was used to denote a 40-acre hide of farmland. It is likely that the original bearer of this name was someone who owned such a farm.
The Hoover surname is most common in the United States, where it is held by over 70,000 people. It is also found in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.
Here is a table of the different spellings of the surname Hoover and their origins:
| Spelling | Origin |
|---|---|
| Hoover | English, German, Dutch |
| Huber | German, Swiss German, Dutch |
| Hüber | German, Swiss German |
| Houwer | Dutch |
| Hover | English |
Some notable people with the surname Hoover include:
- Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States
- J. Edgar Hoover, the first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Kay Hoover, an American actress
- John Hoover, an American football player
- Kevin Hoover, an American baseball player
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