Stoffel is a Dutch-language given name and German-language surname derived from a diminutive of a reduced form of Christoffer. Like the related '' Stoffer'' it has thus emerged from the medieval personal name of Greek origin '' Christopher'' with the literal meaning "bearer of christ". Notable people with the name include:

Given name

* Stoffel Botha (1929–1998), South African politician * Stoffel Muller (1776–1833), Dutch Protestant religious leader * Stoffel du Plessis (1932–2000), South African middleweight boxer * Stoffel Steyn (born 1941), South African boxer *

Stoffel Vandoorne Stoffel Vandoorne (born 26 March 1992) is a Belgian professional racing driver who is currently racing for Dragon Racing in Formula E. He had previously competed in Formula One for McLaren from 2016 to 2018. He is currently a test driver of M ...

(born 1992), Belgian professional racing driver

Surname

* Alice Stoffel (1905–1983), French swimmer * André Ernesto Stoffel (born 1960), Brazilian former basketball player * Charles Stoffel (1893–1970), Swiss sportsman *

Dale Stoffel Dale C. Stoffel (November 18, 1961 – December 8, 2004) was an American businessman and arms dealer who was involved with the American reconstruction efforts following the Iraq War. After alerting the Pentagon to corruption and payment irregular ...

(1961–2004), American businessman and arms dealer * Jacob Stoffel Jr. (1861–1927), American businessman and politician * Josy Stoffel (born 1928), Luxembourgian gymnast * Michel Stoffel (1903–1963), Luxembourg artist and author * Yvonne Stoffel-Wagener (1931–2014), Luxembourgian gymnast

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