About Hornbostel
The surname Hornbostel is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "horn" meaning "horn" or "antler" and "bostel" meaning "bush" or "thicket." Therefore, the name Hornbostel can be interpreted as "horn bush" or "antler thicket." It is likely that the surname originated as a topographic or locational name, referring to someone who lived near or in a place with horn-shaped bushes or thickets.
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The surname Hornbostel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hornbostel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hornbostel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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