Horace

Horace Meaning & Origin

About Horace
The surname Horace is derived from the given name Horace, which has Latin origins. It is believed to have originated from the Roman family name "Horatius," which was derived from the Latin word "hora," meaning "hour" or "time." The name Horace is associated with the concept of time and may have been given to someone who was punctual or had a strong sense of timekeeping. It is a surname that has been passed down through generations and is found in various cultures and regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Horace: 1,750
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,437
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horace in Braille

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

The name Horace in braille

How to sign the name Horace using Sign Language

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

The name Horace in sign language

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