About Hirshorn
The surname Hirshorn is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "hirsch," meaning "deer" or "stag," and the German word "horn," meaning "horn." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either resembled a deer or had some association with deer, such as a hunter or someone who lived near a deer habitat. The name may also have been given to someone who possessed qualities associated with a deer, such as gracefulness or agility.
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The surname Hirshorn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hirshorn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hirshorn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hirshorn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hirshorn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.