Hoover
ho(o)-ver
US Popularity:23204
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Finnish
Meaning:Owner of a patch of farmland; Soldier horseman
Hoover is about to fill that vacuum in your life. Most commonly used as a surname, Hoover has two distinctive origins. Originating from the German word huober, meaning “owner of a patch of farmland,” in Finnish, it derives from the name Huovinen, meaning “soldier horseman.” Hoover has been the surname for many leaders throughout history, including J Edgar Hoover, the longest-serving head of the FBI, and Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States.
Famous People Named Hoover
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- Herbert HooverUnited States President
Hoover Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Hoover is currently #23204 in U.S. births
Boy:Hoover is currently #7300 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#23204
in 2022
- 10344
from 1988
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