Horwatt
Horwatt Meaning & Origin
About Horwatt
The surname Horwatt is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "horvat," meaning "ruin" or "desolation." It is believed to be a habitational name for someone who lived near or in a ruined or deserted place. The name may have been given to Jewish families who resided in areas that were abandoned or destroyed during times of persecution or expulsion.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Horwatt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Horwatt: 167
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 106570
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.06
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Horwatt 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Horwatt in Braille
Here's how to represent Horwatt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Horwatt using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Horwatt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
