Stoffel is a Dutch-language given name and German-language surname derived from a

diminutive A diminutive is a root word that has been modified 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. A (abbreviated ) is a word-formati ...

of a reduced form of

Christoffer 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 ...

. 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

Stoffel Botha Jan Christoffel Greyling "Stoffel" Botha (1929–1998) was a South African politician, a member of the National Party, served as member of Parliament (elected representative of the Eshowe constituency in 1974), administrator of Natal Province ...

(1929–1998), South African politician *

Stoffel Muller Stoffel Muller (1776 – 3 August 1833) was a Dutchman who led a small Protestant sect in the early nineteenth century. Known as the Zwijndrechtse nieuwlichters, the sect was later said to have had a communist ideology; it resisted civil government ...

(1776–1833), Dutch Protestant religious leader * Stoffel du Plessis (1932–2000), South African middleweight boxer *

Stoffel Steyn Stoffel Steyn (born 14 August 1941) is a South African boxer. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII O ...

(born 1941), South African boxer * Stoffel Vandoorne (born 1992), Belgian professional racing driver

Surname

Alice Stoffel Alice Stoffel (30 October 1905 – 22 August 1983) was a French backstroke and breaststroke swimmer. She competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics and the 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics ( nl, Olympische Zomerspelen 1928), offici ...

(1905–1983), French swimmer *

André Ernesto Stoffel André Ernesto Stoffel, also commonly known simply as André (born 9 April 1960) is a Brazilian former professional basketball player. Career During his pro club career, Stoffel won 4 Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1982, 1985, 1986 ( ...

(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 irregulari ...

(1961–2004), American businessman and arms dealer *

Jacob Stoffel Jr. Jacob Stoffel Jr. (July 2, 1861 – March 30, 1927) was an American businessman and politician. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Stoffel went to the public schools and to the Parson Business College. Stoffel was in the dry goods business and was in ...

(1861–1927), American businessman and politician *

Josy Stoffel Josy Stoffel (27 June 1928 – 9 March 2021) was a Luxembourgish gymnast. He was born in Differdange. He participated in five consecutive editions of the Summer Olympic Games (1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964), but never won a medal. Nonetheless, St ...

(born 1928), Luxembourgian gymnast *

Michel Stoffel Michel Stoffel (1903–1963) was a Luxembourg 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 Lexi ...

(1903–1963), Luxembourg artist and author * Yvonne Stoffel-Wagener (1931–2014), Luxembourgian gymnast

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