About Horgen
The surname Horgen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hǫrga," meaning "temple" or "sacred place." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked at a temple or a sacred site. Over time, the surname Horgen has become a relatively common surname in Norway and is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the country.
The surname Horgen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Horgen 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 Horgen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Horgen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Horgen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.