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Etymology of Hanover

What does the name Hanover mean?

The origins of the German surname Hanover lie in the region of Lower Saxony, where the city of Hanover or Hannover is located. The city was originally called "Honovere," a name derived from the Indo-Germanic "hon," meaning "swamp." The original bearers of the name were most likely residents of Hannover who took the name as a surname.

Early Origins of the Hanover family

The surname Hanover was first found in Hannover and nearby cities in the region of Lower Saxony.

Early History of the Hanover family

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Hanover Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hanover, Hannover, Honovere and others.

Early Notables of the Hanover family

• Henrik de Hanover, a Commendator of the Teutonic Knights, Georg I Ludwig of Hanover (1660-1727), who was king of Great Britain from 1714, and Georg II August of Hanover (1683-1760), who was the second...

Hanover Ranking

In the United States, the name Hanover is the 17,747^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1