Horeth

Horeth Meaning & Origin

About Horeth
The surname Horeth is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hore," meaning "whore" or "prostitute." It is believed to have originally been a derogatory nickname given to someone who was promiscuous or had loose morals. Over time, surnames were often passed down through generations, and the negative connotation of the name may have been lost or forgotten. Today, individuals with the surname Horeth may not necessarily have any connection to its original meaning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Horeth: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HR0
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R TH
🌐 IPA
/horeth*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HR0', 'HRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horeth in Braille

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

The name Horeth in braille

How to sign the name Horeth using Sign Language

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

The name Horeth in sign language

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