About Hodur
The surname Hodur is of Polish origin and is derived from the given name Hodur, which is a variant of the Norse god Höðr. In Norse mythology, Höðr was the blind god of darkness and winter, associated with the tragic death of the god Baldr. The surname Hodur likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Hodur. It may also have been adopted as a surname by individuals who were believed to possess qualities associated with the god Höðr, such as strength, resilience, or a connection to darkness or winter.
The surname Hodur is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hodur 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 Hodur is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hodur in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hodur using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.