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.
Herbert Hoover is known for being the president during the stock market crash of 1929 which triggered the start of the Great Depression. Growing Up. Hoover was born in Iowa, the son of a blacksmith. However, both his parents died when he was young and he became an orphan.