Hourwich

Meaning

A surname of Eastern European Jewish origin, possibly derived from a place name or personal name.

Etymology

The surname likely contains the Slavic element '-wich' or '-wicz' (meaning 'son of'), combined with a personal name or place element. The exact first element is uncertain but may relate to a Yiddish or Slavic root.

About the Hourwich Surname

Hourwich is a Jewish surname of Eastern European origin with a patronymic structure. It is associated with Jewish immigrant communities in the United States.

Distribution

Found primarily among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and their diaspora, particularly in North America.

Notable Bearers

Isaac Hourwich (1860-1924, economist and labor activist)

People with the Hourwich Surname