Horr

Horr Meaning & Origin

About Horr
The surname Horr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "horr," meaning "gray" or "ashen." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with gray hair or a pale complexion. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Horr can be found in various parts of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Horr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Horr: 579
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Horr 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 Horr is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/hɔr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horr in Braille

Here's how to represent Horr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Horr in braille

How to sign the name Horr using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Horr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Horr in sign language

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