Horcher

Horcher Meaning & Origin

About Horcher
The surname Horcher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "horcher," meaning "listener" or "eavesdropper." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a keen sense of hearing or was known for listening attentively. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as spies, watchmen, or even musicians who had a good ear for music. Over time, the surname Horcher has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Horcher: 251
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76533
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRXR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R K ER0
🌐 IPA
/horcher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRXR', 'HRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horcher in Braille

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

The name Horcher in braille

How to sign the name Horcher using Sign Language

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

The name Horcher in sign language

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