Haushofers

Haushofers is a German-language surname. It is typically regarded as toponymic, formed from the German elements Haus and Hof, with the agentive suffix -er, a common pattern for indicating origin or residence. As such, Haushofers likely originated as a name for someone from a place characterized by a house with a surrounding farm or estate, or from a settlement named with similar elements.

Today, the surname is found mainly in German-speaking countries, particularly Germany, with smaller populations in Austria and Switzerland. It is also present among descendants of German-speaking emigrants in North America and other regions. Spelling variations may occur regionally, reflecting differences in dialect and orthography.

Notable bearers of the name have contributed to local communities, academia, and business, but there are no widely recognized figures who have made the name prominent in international public life. The surname and its variants are primarily encountered in historical records, genealogical research, and regional histories. See also: German toponymic surnames, list of surnames with the suffix -er.