Hoyt is an English

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surname, sometimes used as a given name. It is a

topographical surname A toponymic surname or topographic surname is a surname derived from a place name.

for someone who lived high, or on a hill.

People

Given name

Hoyt Axton Hoyt Wayne Axton (March 25, 1938 – October 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He became prominent in the early 1960s, establishing himself on the West Coast as a folk singer with an earthy style and powerful voic ...

(1938–1999), Country singer *

Hoyt Curtin Hoyt Stoddard Curtin (September 9, 1922 – December 3, 2000) was an American composer and music producer, the primary musical director for the Hanna-Barbera animation studio from its beginnings with ''The Ruff & Reddy Show'' in 1957 until his ret ...

(1922–2000), American composer * Hoyt Ming (1902–1985), old-time fiddler *

Hoyt Sherman Major Hoyt Sherman (November 21, 1827 – January 25, 1904), a member of the prominent Sherman family, was an American banker. Biography Hoyt Sherman was born in 1827 in Lancaster, Ohio, the son of Charles R. Sherman, Judge of the Ohio S ...

(1827–1904), American banker *

Hoyt Patrick Taylor Hoyt Patrick Taylor Sr. (June 11, 1890 – April 12, 1964) was the 21st Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina from 1949 to 1953. Early life Taylor was born in Winton, North Carolina on June 11, 1890 to Simeon P. and Kate (Ward) Taylor. Educati ...

(1890–1964), American politician * Hoyt Patrick Taylor Jr. (1924–2018), American politician *

Hoyt Vandenberg Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg (January 24, 1899 – April 2, 1954) was a United States Air Force general. He served as the second Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the second Director of Central Intelligence. During World War II, Vandenberg was t ...

(1899–1954), U.S. Air Force general *

Hoyt Wilhelm James Hoyt Wilhelm (July 26, 1922 – August 23, 2002), nicknamed "Old Sarge", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, California Angel ...

(1922–2002), Hall of fame baseball pitcher * Hoyt Richard "Dick" Murdoch (1946–1996), American professional wrestler

Surname

* Adelia M. Hoyt (1865–1966), American librarian, author, and advocate for blind people * Beatrix Hoyt (1880–1963), amateur golfing champion *

Clegg Hoyt Clegg Hoyt (December 10, 1910 – October 6, 1967) was an American film and television actor. He appeared in over 100 films and television programs, and was perhaps best known for his silent role as the Sportscaster's sidekick, George, in the 19 ...

(1910–1967), American film and television actor * Daniel Hoyt (1681–1764), member of the House of Representatives of the Colony of Connecticut (1734) *Dick and Rick Hoyt, Team Hoyt, with Dick pushing, pulling or carrying his son Rick, who has cerebral palsy, in athletic competitions *

Erich Hoyt Erich Hoyt (born 28 September 1950) is a whale and dolphin (cetacean) researcher, conservationist, lecturer and author of 26 books and more than 700 reports, articles and papers. His book ''Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoise ...

(born 1950), American-Canadian author and conservationist *

George Henry Hoyt George Henry Hoyt (November 25, 1837 – February 2, 1877) was an anti-slavery abolitionist who was attorney for John Brown. During the Civil War, he served as a Union cavalry officer and captain of the Kansas Red Leg scouts, rising to the ra ...

(1837–1877), attorney who defended

John Brown (abolitionist) John Brown (May 9, 1800 – December 2, 1859) was an American abolitionist leader. First reaching national prominence for his radical abolitionism and fighting in Bleeding Kansas, he was eventually captured and executed for a failed incitement o ...

Homer Hoyt Homer Hoyt (June 14, 1895 – November 29, 1984) was an American economist known for his pioneering work in land use planning, zoning, and real estate economics. He conducted notable research on land economics and developed an influential appro ...

(1895–1984), economist * Huested W. R. Hoyt (1842–1894), American politician *

James Henry Hoyt James Henry Hoyt (April 14, 1809 – December 14, 1873) was a railroad entrepreneur and member of the Connecticut Senate representing Connecticut's 12th District from 1857 to 1858. Early life and family He was born in Stamford, Connecticut ...

(1809–1873), railroad entrepreneur and member of the Connecticut Senate from 1857 to 1858 * James Hoyt (baseball) (born 1986), major league baseball pitcher *

Jesse Hoyt Jesse Hoyt (June 28, 1792 – March 17, 1867) was an American lawyer and politician from New York (state), New York. Early life Hoyt was born in New Canaan, Connecticut, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut on June 28, 1792. He was the ...

(1792–1867), New York politician *

John Hoyt John Hoyt (born John McArthur Hoysradt; October 5, 1905 – September 15, 1991) was an American actor. He began his acting career on Broadway, later appearing in numerous films and television series. He is perhaps best known for his film and TV ...

(1905–1991), actor *

John Philo Hoyt John Philo Hoyt (October 6, 1841 – August 27, 1926) was an American politician and jurist. He served as the fourth Governor of Arizona Territory and was nominated to become Governor of Idaho Territory but declined the position. In his late ...

(1841–1926), Governor of Arizona Territory (1877-8) and Justice of the Washington Supreme Court (1889-97) *

John Wesley Hoyt John Wesley Hoyt (October 13, 1831 – May 23, 1912) was an American politician and educator. Hoyt was the third Governor of Wyoming Territory. Early life Hoyt was born in Worthington, Ohio, and graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University in ...

(1831–1910), Territorial Governor of Wyoming (1878−1882) *

LaMarr Hoyt Dewey LaMarr Hoyt Jr. (January 1, 1955 – November 29, 2021) was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres from 1979 to 1986. He won the 1983 Americ ...

(1955–2021), American baseball player *

Lance Hoyt Lance Hoyt (born February 28, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Lance Archer. He also makes sporadic appearance for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He is also known for ...

(born 1977), professional wrestler *

Matt Hoyt Matt Hoyt (October 13, 1975 – August 14, 2021) was an American independent director, voice actor, writer, and musician, from San Diego, California. Hoyt was best known for his music videos for the bands Pinback, The Blackheart Procession, Gobli ...

, American film director * Nicholas Hoyt (born 1620), member of the Connecticut General Assembly (1673) * Norris Hoyt, (1935-2013), American lawyer and politician * Oliver Hoyt (1823–1887), American politician *

Sam Hoyt William Ballard "Sam" Hoyt III (born January 9, 1962) is an American politician from New York. A Democrat, Hoyt is an economic development professional and was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1992 to 2011. He represented the 144th ...

(born 1962), American politician *

Sarah Hoyt Sarah A. Hoyt (born November 18, 1962) is an American science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction writer. She moved to the United States in the early 1980s, married Dan Hoyt in 1985, and became an American citizen in 1988. She w ...

(born 1962), award-winning fiction writer *

Waite Hoyt Waite Charles Hoyt (September 9, 1899 – August 25, 1984) was an American right-handed professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for seven different teams during 1918–1938. He was one of the dominant pitchers of the 19 ...

(1899–1984), Hall of Fame baseball pitcher *

Walter Hoyt Walter Hoyt (also seen as Haite, Hayte, Hoit, Haight) (September 6, 1618 – 1698) was a founding settler of Norwalk, Connecticut. He served as a deputy of the General Court of the Connecticut Colony from Norwalk between 1658 and 1662, and, when ...

(1618–1698), founding settler of Norwalk, Connecticut * William Hoyt (disambiguation), several people

Fictional characters

*Charles Hoyt, a fictional serial killer in the television series ''

Rizzoli & Isles ''Rizzoli & Isles'' is an American crime drama television series starring Angie Harmon as Jane Rizzoli and Sasha Alexander as Maura Isles. Based on the series of ''Rizzoli & Isles'' novels by Tess Gerritsen, the plot follows Boston Homicide polic ...

'' *Emma Hoyt, girlfriend of Gerry Bertier in ''

Remember the Titans ''Remember the Titans'' is a 2000 American biographical sports film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Boaz Yakin. The screenplay, written by Gregory Allen Howard, is based on the true story of coach Herman Boone, portrayed by Denzel W ...

'' played by Kate Bosworth *Lenar Hoyt, Jesuit Priest from the ''

Hyperion cantos The ''Hyperion Cantos'' is a series of science fiction novels by Dan Simmons. The title was originally used for the collection of the first pair of books in the series, '' Hyperion'' and '' The Fall of Hyperion'', and later came to refer to the ...

'' *Jake Hoyt, a detective in the movie ''

Training Day ''Training Day'' is a 2001 American crime thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Ayer. It stars Denzel Washington as Alonzo Harris and Ethan Hawke as Jake Hoyt, two LAPD narcotics officers over a 24-hour period in the gang- ...

'' portrayed by Ethan Hawke *Jaz Hoyt, a Nazi biker on the HBO drama ''Oz'' *Detective Woody Hoyt, on the show ''

Crossing Jordan ''Crossing Jordan'' is an American crime drama television series created by Tim Kring, that aired on NBC from September 24, 2001, to May 16, 2007. It stars Jill Hennessy as Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh, a crime-solving forensic pathologist employed in ...

'' * Sheriff Hoyt, portrayed by R. Lee Ermey in ''The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'' films *

Hoyt Fortenberry ''True Blood'' is an American television drama series created and produced by Alan Ball. It is based on ''The Southern Vampire Mysteries'' by Charlaine Harris. This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member) ...

, on the HBO series ''True Blood'' *Hoyt Thorpe, in Tom Wolfe's ''

I am Charlotte Simmons ''I Am Charlotte Simmons'' is a 2004 novel by Tom Wolfe, concerning sexual and status relationships at the fictional Dupont University. Wolfe researched the novel by talking to students at North Carolina, Florida, Penn, Duke, Stanford, and Michi ...

'' *Hoyt Volker, in the video game ''

Far Cry 3 ''Far Cry 3'' is a 2012 first-person shooter game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It is the third main installment in the ''Far Cry'' series after ''Far Cry 2''. The game takes place on the fictional Rook Islands, a tro ...

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