What Is the Correct Spelling of Gustav Robert Kirchhoff's Last Name?

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The correct spelling of Gustav Robert Kirchhoff's last name is "Kirchhoff." However, variations in spelling can arise due to translation conventions and the use of non-English alphabets. Different sources may provide different spellings based on the time of publication and regional practices. This issue is not unique to Kirchhoff, as similar discrepancies occur with other names like Chebyshev and Schlaefli. Ultimately, the spelling can vary, but "Kirchhoff" is widely accepted.
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Help, please? What is the correct spelling for the last name of Gustav Robert Kirchoff (Kirchhoff? Kirschoff?) Thank you!
 
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Kirchhoff is the right spelling of the name :)
 
You could probably refer to net or probably a book, this is a bad place to post the question.
 
You could probably refer to net or probably a book, this is a bad place to post the question.

The problem is that you could refer to four books, and get four different answers.

Kirchhoff is the right spelling of the name :)

Their is no right spelling of the name (in english) because his name is spelled using a non-english alphabet. The spelling can only be "right" in the phonetic sense. The bottom line is that the answer depends on the translation conventions of the time, so books printed in different years use different conventions.

I have found a similar situation applies to Chebyshev and Schlaefli, as well as many others I am sure.
 

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