Stoffel is a Dutch-language given name and German-language surname derived from a
diminutive
A diminutive is a word obtained by modifying a root word to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, either to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment, and sometimes to belittle s ...
of a reduced form of
Christoffer.
Like the related ''
Stoffer'' it has thus emerged from the medieval personal name of Greek origin ''
Christopher
Christopher is the English language, English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek language, Greek name Χριστόφορος (''Christophoros'' or ''Christoforos''). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "Jesus ...
'' with the literal meaning "bearer of christ".
Notable people with the name include:
Given name
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Stoffel Botha
Jan Christoffel Greyling "Stoffel" Botha (1929–1998) was a South African lawyer and politician. He was a member of the National Party, served as member of Parliament (elected representative of the Eshowe constituency in 1974), administrator ...
(1929–1998), South African politician
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Stoffel Muller (1776–1833), Dutch Protestant religious leader
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Stoffel du Plessis (1932–2000), South African middleweight boxer
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Stoffel Steyn (born 1941), South African boxer
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Stoffel Vandoorne (born 1992), Belgian professional racing driver
Surname
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Alice Stoffel (1905–1983), French swimmer
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André Ernesto Stoffel (born 1960), Brazilian former basketball player
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Charles Stoffel (1893–1970), Swiss sportsman
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Dale Stoffel (1961–2004), American businessman and arms dealer
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Jacob Stoffel Jr. (1861–1927), American businessman and politician
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Josy Stoffel (1928–2021), Luxembourgish gymnast
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Michel Stoffel
Michel Stoffel (1903–1963) was a Luxembourgish artist and author. He also worked for a time in the insurance sector. Together with Joseph Kutter, he is considered to be one of Luxembourg's most prominent painters."Stoffel, Michel", ''Luxemburger ...
(1903–1963), Luxembourg artist and author
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Yvonne Stoffel-Wagener (1931–2014), Luxembourgish gymnast
References
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Dutch masculine given names
Masculine given names
German-language surnames
Surnames from given names