Kirchoffer

Meaning

One who lives near a church or church courtyard.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Kirche' (church) and 'Hof' (court, farmstead), with '-er' indicating a person. This variant spelling reflects regional pronunciation variations.

About the Kirchoffer Surname

A variant of Kirchofer reflecting different regional spelling conventions in German-speaking areas. The surname indicates topographic origin near a church.

Distribution

Found in Switzerland, Germany, and surrounding Alpine regions.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Kirchoffer Surname