About Hornig
The surname Hornig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "horn," meaning "horn" or "antler." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or made objects from horn or antler. The name could have been given to a horn carver, a maker of horn utensils, or someone who used horn in their trade. Over time, the surname Hornig has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
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The surname Hornig is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hornig 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 Hornig in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hornig using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.