Hoppe

Occupational

Meaning

One who hops or jumps, or derived from the hop plant used in brewing.

Etymology

From Middle High German 'hoppe' meaning hop or to hop. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who cultivated hops or worked in brewing.

About the Hoppe Surname

A German surname with roots in the brewing industry or physical characteristics. The name spread to North America through German immigration in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Distribution

Primarily German-speaking regions, with secondary populations in North America.

Notable Bearers

Marianne Hoppe (German actress)

People with the Hoppe Surname

Willie Hoppe