About Hoernig
The surname Hoernig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hornic," meaning "horn player" or "musician." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who played a musical instrument made of horn, such as a horn or trumpet. Over time, the surname Hoernig may have been adopted by individuals who were not necessarily musicians but were associated with the trade or had a similar physical attribute.
The surname Hoernig is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoernig 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 Hoernig is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hoernig in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoernig using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.