Horst is borne by 32,643 people across 79 countries. It is most common in Germany: 12,438 bearers, or 38% of the world total.
The Horst surname around the world
The table lists the 79 countries with at least one recorded Horst, ranked by number of bearers. After Germany come United States (11,188) and Brazil (2,975).
Map of the Horst surname
The map shades each country by how many Horst live there: the darker the colour, the more bearers. Unshaded countries have none on record.
Distribution of Horst by country
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Germany (12438)
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United States (11188)
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Brazil (2975)
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Netherlands (2860)
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Canada (957)
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Argentina (515)
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South Africa (234)
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Poland (222)
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Switzerland (217)
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Denmark (128)
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Austria (103)
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England (90)
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France (71)
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Dominican Republic (62)
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Indonesia (58)
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Norway (57)
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Sweden (42)
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Portugal (38)
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Mexico (37)
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Australia (36)
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Suriname (35)
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New Zealand (32)
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Paraguay (31)
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Czech Republic (17)
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Russia (16)
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Iran (16)
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Uruguay (15)
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Estonia (15)
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Chile (13)
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Bermuda (10)
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Ecuador (10)
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Spain (10)
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Italy (8)
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China (7)
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Wales (6)
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Belgium (6)
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Scotland (5)
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Greece (4)
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Bulgaria (4)
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Mozambique (4)
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Hungary (3)
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Thailand (3)
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Israel (3)
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Luxembourg (3)
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Romania (2)
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Croatia (2)
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Japan (2)
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Finland (2)
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Philippines (1)
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Grenada (1)
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United Arab Emirates (1)
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Ghana (1)
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Serbia (1)
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Albania (1)
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Greenland (1)
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Guam (1)
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Singapore (1)
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Slovakia (1)
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Aruba (1)
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Bosnia and Herzegovina (1)
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Bangladesh (1)
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Ireland (1)
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Turkey (1)
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Ukraine (1)
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India (1)
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Uzbekistan (1)
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Belarus (1)
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Jamaica (1)
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Venezuela (1)
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Kazakhstan (1)
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Zimbabwe (1)
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Latvia (1)
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Costa Rica (1)
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Montenegro (1)
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Mauritius (1)
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Malaysia (1)
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New Caledonia (1)
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Egypt (1)
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Peru (1)
Distribution of Horst by continent
Most common surnames in Germany
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German surnames abroad
German surnames in the United States · German surnames in Brazil · German surnames in Argentina
Surnames similar to Horst
These share a phonetic root with Horst. The closest spellings come first.
- Hoerst
- Hurst
- Hirst
- Horist
- Harst
- Herst
- Horster
- Hearst
- Harast
- Horsten
- Hirste
- Horstig
- Horsted
- Horsting
- Horstman
- Hristu
- Hurston
- Harasty
- Herston
- Hoersten
- Herstal
- Harasta
- Hristo
- Harget
- Harjit
- Hoerster
- Harket
- Hraste
- Hourscht
- Harkat
- Horsdal
- Harstad
- Hargot
- Hurstel
- Harston
- Herget
- Horstead
- Hourston
- Herstad
Frequently asked questions about Horst surname
In which country is the Horst surname most common?
The Horst surname is most common in Germany with 12,438 registered people.
In how many countries is the Horst surname found?
The Horst surname is found in 79 different countries around the world.
How many people have the Horst surname?
According to our records, approximately 32,643 people have the Horst surname worldwide.
Is there a distribution map for the Horst surname?
Yes, we have an interactive map showing the geographic distribution of the Horst surname across the 79 countries where it is registered.
Are there surnames similar to Horst?
Yes, there are several surnames with similar sound or spelling to Horst. You can see the full list of similar surnames on this page.
Famous people with the surname Horst
The figures estimate living bearers from public registers and national censuses; they are not an exact count, and in countries with small samples they are best read as an order of magnitude.
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