First found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands.
The roots of the distinguished German surname Hoover lie in the kingdom of Bavaria. The name is derived from the Middle High German word huober, meaning owner of a patch of farmland.. The term Hube was used to denote a 40-acre hide of farmland.
J. Edgar Hoover Occupation Government Official Birth Date January 1, 1895 Death Date May 2, 1972 Education George Washington University Place of Birth Washington, D. C. Place of Death Washington, D.C. AKA John Hoover Full Name John Edgar Hoover. Cite This Page; IN THESE GROUPS. Famous People Born in 1895; Famous People Who Died in United States