About Horney
The surname Horney is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "horn," meaning "horn." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a physical or behavioral resemblance to a horned animal or who worked with horns. The name may also have been used as a locational surname for someone who lived near a place with a horn-related feature. Overall, the surname Horney likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name.
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The surname Horney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Horney 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 Horney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Horney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Horney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.