Horger

Horger Meaning & Origin

About Horger
The surname Horger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "horgen," meaning "to take care of" or "to guard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a caretaker or guardian. Over time, individuals with the surname Horger may have been associated with professions such as a watchman, caretaker of a property, or someone responsible for the protection and well-being of others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Horger: 414
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50467
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horger in Braille

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

The name Horger in braille

How to sign the name Horger using Sign Language

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

The name Horger in sign language

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