About Horovitz
The surname Horovitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name Horowitz, meaning "mountain of light." It is a combination of the Hebrew words "hor" (mountain) and "or" (light). The name likely originated as a Jewish ornamental name or a topographic name for someone living near a mountain or hill. The surname Horovitz is relatively common among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.
The surname Horovitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Horovitz 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 Horovitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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