Horth

Horth Meaning & Origin

About Horth
The surname Horth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "horu," meaning "dirt" or "filth." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who lived near or worked with dirt or soil. The surname Horth may have also been used to describe someone with a messy or untidy appearance or habits. Over time, variations of the surname Horth have emerged, such as Hortham and Horthorn.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Horth: 215
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HR0
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R TH
🌐 IPA
/horth*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HR0', 'HRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horth in Braille

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

The name Horth in braille

How to sign the name Horth using Sign Language

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

The name Horth in sign language

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