Hoerig

Hoerig Meaning & Origin

About Hoerig
The surname Hoerig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hore," meaning "whore" or "prostitute." It is believed to have originally been a derogatory nickname given to someone associated with prostitution or promiscuity. Over time, surnames were often inherited and passed down through generations, so the negative connotation of the original meaning may no longer hold true for individuals bearing the surname Hoerig today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoerig: 392
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔrɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoerig in Braille

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

The name Hoerig in braille

How to sign the name Hoerig using Sign Language

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

The name Hoerig in sign language

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