About Hormel
The surname Hormel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hormel," meaning "pig." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned pigs. The name may have been given to a pig farmer, a butcher, or someone who dealt with pork products in some way. Over time, the surname Hormel has spread to various parts of the world, particularly the United States, where it is most commonly found today.
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The surname Hormel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hormel 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 Hormel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hormel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hormel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.