Horner - Last Names

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Horner

/ˈhɔːrnər/

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Moderate

Meaning

One who makes or works with animal horns

Represents skill in craft and resourcefulness, tied to early utilitarian trades that transformed natural materials into tools and instruments.

Symbolism

Embodies self-reliance, artisan heritage, and connection to nature through the use of horn as a material; also evokes sound and communication through horn-blowing.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'horn' and Old English 'hornere', meaning a worker or maker of items from animal horn such as utensils, combs, or musical instruments; cognate with German 'Hörner', indicating the same occupation.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English and Germanic origin, Horner is an occupational surname historically associated with those

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