About Houck
The surname Houck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "houch," meaning "high" or "tall." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived on or near a high or elevated piece of land. The name may also have been used as a nickname for a tall or lofty person.
The surname Houck is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Houck 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 Houck is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Houck in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Houck using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.