Horspool

Horspool Meaning & Origin

About Horspool
The surname Horspool is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hors" meaning horse and "pol" meaning pool or pond. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a pool or pond where horses were watered or grazed. Over time, the surname Horspool has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing a family's ancestral connection to a specific place or occupation related to horses and pools.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Horspool: 196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Horspool based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRSPL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H062104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R S P OW2 L
🌐 IPA
/horspool*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRSPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horspool in Braille

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

The name Horspool in braille

How to sign the name Horspool using Sign Language

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

The name Horspool in sign language

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