Hoard

Hoard Meaning & Origin

About Hoard
The surname Hoard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "horde," meaning "treasure" or "hoard." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered wealthy or possessed valuable possessions. Over time, the surname Hoard became hereditary and passed down through generations, although its original meaning may have been lost or altered.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hoard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hoard: 3,992
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,299
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoard 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 Hoard is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R D
🌐 IPA
/hɔrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoard in Braille

Here's how to represent Hoard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hoard in braille

How to sign the name Hoard using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hoard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hoard in sign language

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