HORTH
Horth
Horth is a surname of British origin, deriving from the Old English word hoh, meaning "spur of a hill". The surname is most common in the East Anglian region of England, particularly in the county of Norfolk.
The name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Horth, Harte, and Hortham. Individuals bearing the surname Horth can be found in historical records and genealogical archives, indicating a long-standing presence in British history.
Notable individuals with the surname Horth have contributed to various fields such as literature, academia, and the arts. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots.
As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of the name Horth have evolved over time, but its place in British genealogy and heritage remains significant.
There are approximately 333 people named Horth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Horth.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Gareth
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Christine
- Janet
- Jean
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Pamela
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracy
- Viera
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
- Harth
- Hart
- Hardt
- Harte
- Hartt
- Harthy
- Hort
- Horta
- Hearth
- Hearthy
- Herth
- Hirth
- Hoarth
- Horat
- Horte
- Horthy
- Horti
- Horto
- Hortt
- Horty
- Houarth
- Hourt
- Hurth
- Hairt
- Haret
- Harith
- Hauth
- Haworth
- Hayworth
- Heart
- Herath
- Herdt
- Hereth
- Hert
- Herte
- Heurt
- Heyworth
- Hirt
- Hirte
- Hoarty
- Horuath
- Horwath
- Howarth
- Howerth
- Howorth
- Howourth
- Hurt
- Hurte
- Hurtt
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.