How common is the Van Horn surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Van Horn in the United States.

Van Horn

Q: What does the surname Van Horn mean?

The surname Van Horn means "From the Dutch 'van' (of/from) combined with 'Horn,' referring to a horn-shaped geographical feature or a place name.". It is of Dutch origin.

Topographic

Meaning

From the Dutch 'van' (of/from) combined with 'Horn,' referring to a horn-shaped geographical feature or a place name.

Etymology

The surname combines the Dutch prefix 'van' with 'Horn,' which may refer to a promontory, horn-shaped landform, or the Dutch town of Horn. The name was brought to North America during Dutch colonial settlement.

About the Van Horn Surname

A Dutch colonial surname with topographic origins referring to a horn-shaped geographical feature. The name is well-established in the northeastern United States.

Distribution & Frequency

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

Rare Common

Concentrated in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, with secondary populations throughout the northeastern United States.

Notable Bearers

People with the Van Horn Surname

Margaret Van Horn

Quick Facts

Origin: Dutch
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 17th century
Estimated Bearers: 5,000