Horie

Topographic

Meaning

Moat or canal.

Etymology

From Japanese 'hori' (堀) meaning moat, canal, or ditch, with the suffix '-e' or '-ie'. The name likely originated as a topographic designation for someone living near a moat or fortification.

About the Horie Surname

A Japanese surname with topographic origins relating to water features or fortifications. The name remains relatively uncommon even within Japan.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Japan, particularly in western regions.

Horie Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

Horie Takafumi (Japanese entrepreneur)

People with the Horie Surname

Jean Horie