About Houx
The surname Houx is of French origin and is derived from the word "houx," which means "holly" in English. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or was associated with holly trees. The holly tree has long been associated with Christmas and was considered a symbol of protection and good luck. Therefore, the surname Houx may have been given to someone who lived near holly trees or worked with holly wood, or it could have been a nickname for someone with a prickly or protective nature.
The surname Houx is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Houx 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 Houx is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Houx in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Houx using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.