About Hoornstra
The surname Hoornstra is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "hoorn," meaning "horn" in English. It is likely an occupational surname referring to someone who lived near or worked with horns, such as a horn maker or a musician who played a horn instrument. The suffix "-stra" is a common Dutch suffix indicating a place or location, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone from a place associated with horns.
The surname Hoornstra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoornstra based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hoornstra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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