When was Jan most popular?

The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.

What are the origins of the name Jan Hoppe?

The name Jan Hoppe combines two different traditions: the first name Jan has English roots, while the surname Hoppe originates from Slavic.

Jan Hoppe — 79K & 9K bearers

Jan Hoppe is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jan is a feminine given name of English origin. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation. The surname Hoppe: Alfred Hoppe (1830–1919), English cricketer Anton Hoppe (1889–1968), German politician Art Hoppe (1925–2000), columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle Bettina Hoppe (born 21 May 1974), German actress. Carl Hoppe (1897–1981), painter David Heinrich Hoppe (1760–1846), German botanist Else Hoppe, Czech figure skater Emil Hoppe (1876–1957), Austrian architect Emil Otto Hoppé (1878–1972), German-born British portrait, landscape and travel photographer Erik Hoppe (1896–1968), Danish painter Felicitas Hoppe (born 1960), German writer Felix Hoppe-Seyler (1825–1895), German physiologist and chemist Gu. Jan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jan

English

Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.

Surname: Hoppe

Slavic

Alfred Hoppe (1830–1919), English cricketer Anton Hoppe (1889–1968), German politician Art Hoppe (1925–2000), columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle Bettina Hoppe (born 21 May 1974), German actress. Carl Hoppe (1897–1981), painter David Heinrich Hoppe (1760–1846), German botanist Else Hoppe, Czech figure skater Emil Hoppe (1876–1957), Austrian architect Emil Otto Hoppé (1878–1972), German-born British portrait, landscape and travel photographer Erik Hoppe (1896–1968), Danish painter Felicitas Hoppe (born 1960), German writer Felix Hoppe-Seyler (1825–1895), German physiologist and chemist Gu.

Geographic Distribution

The first name Jan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%

United Kingdom 27%

Australia 12%

Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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Notable People Named Jan Hoppe

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jan Hoppe:

4

Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3

Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1

Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jan?: The first name Jan originates from English. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
When was Jan most popular?: The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hoppe?: The surname Hoppe originates from Slavic. Alfred Hoppe (1830–1919), English cricketer Anton Hoppe (1889–1968), German politician Art Hoppe (1925–2000), columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle Bettina Hoppe (born 21 May 1974), German actress. Carl Hoppe (1897–1981), painter David Heinrich Hoppe (1760–1846), German botanist Else Hoppe, Czech figure skater Emil Hoppe (1876–1957), Austrian architect Emil Otto Hoppé (1878–1972), German-born British portrait, landscape and travel photographer Erik Hoppe (1896–1968), Danish painter Felicitas Hoppe (born 1960), German writer Felix Hoppe-Seyler (1825–1895), German physiologist and chemist Gu.
What are the origins of the name Jan Hoppe?: The name Jan Hoppe combines two different traditions: the first name Jan has English roots, while the surname Hoppe originates from Slavic.