"Device" with my SSID showing up in WiFi Menu as computer to computer network

OK guys this is weird...
A few weeks ago a noticed my SSID showing up unprotected under "device" in my wifi menu across all my ios devices. It shows up as protected in the list of all the networks in my neighborhood, but not under "device". Out of curiosity, I connected to it, and realized it was a computer to computer network. The problem is that I didn't create this network. It just showed up. I do not have internet sharing turned on. The only time it goes away is when I connect to my wireless network. When I switch back to Ethernet, it shows up again. I thought it would be as simple as deleting the network, but it doesn't show up anywhere else. I've tried formatting my hard drive. Still there. I've tried unplugging my router. Still there. I've tried everything I can think of to get rid of this thing, and it just wont go away. This has me slightly concerned. Any help would be appreciated.

William,
Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure which device it is, if any. It just displays my SSID. One secure, one not. I did not create this network, and I do not have hotspot turned on to my knowledge. I do have all my devices logged in to iCloud so I can message and call on my devices, but I wouldn't think that would automatically create an ad-hoc. I never saw it before last week. I attached a screenshot. Thanks for your help.

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