Horenstein
Horenstein Meaning & Origin
About Horenstein
The surname Horenstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "horen," meaning "to hear." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the music industry, such as a musician or a music teacher. The suffix "-stein" is a common Jewish surname element, meaning "stone" in German, and was often added to Jewish surnames during the 18th and 19th centuries. Therefore, Horenstein can be interpreted as "one who hears music" or "musician."
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Horenstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Horenstein: 326
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 61585
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.11
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Horenstein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Horenstein in Braille
Here's how to represent Horenstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Horenstein using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Horenstein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
