About Hoerster
The surname Hoerster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hur(e)ster," meaning "herdsman" or "shepherd." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a shepherd or had a connection to herding livestock. The name may also have been used to denote someone who lived near a shepherd or had a similar occupation.
The surname Hoerster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoerster 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 Hoerster is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hoerster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoerster using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.