Hoop was born on 5 September 1886 in Ruggell as the son of Landtag member Franz Josef Hoop and Maria Öhri as one of five children.

During this time, he served as a member of the state, finance and audit committees.

[4][5] Hoop played a role in gathering support for the building of the Liechtenstein inland canal through Ruggell and was one of the proponents of the 1932 electoral system referendum.

[1] From 3 September 1945 to 9 July 1953 Hoop served as a government councillor in the first and second Alexander Frick cabinet.

[1] He died on 2 November 1960 in Ruggell, aged 74 years old.