Horst Surname

32,643People worldwide
79Countries
GermanyMain country (38%)

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.

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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

  1. Germany Germany (12438)
  2. United States United States (11188)
  3. Brazil Brazil (2975)
  4. Netherlands Netherlands (2860)
  5. Canada Canada (957)
  6. Argentina Argentina (515)
  7. South Africa South Africa (234)
  8. Poland Poland (222)
  9. Switzerland Switzerland (217)
  10. Denmark Denmark (128)
  11. Austria Austria (103)
  12. England England (90)
  13. France France (71)
  14. Dominican Republic Dominican Republic (62)
  15. Indonesia Indonesia (58)
  16. Norway Norway (57)
  17. Sweden Sweden (42)
  18. Portugal Portugal (38)
  19. Mexico Mexico (37)
  20. Australia Australia (36)
  21. Suriname Suriname (35)
  22. New Zealand New Zealand (32)
  23. Paraguay Paraguay (31)
  24. Czech Republic Czech Republic (17)
  25. Russia Russia (16)
  26. Iran Iran (16)
  27. Uruguay Uruguay (15)
  28. Estonia Estonia (15)
  29. Chile Chile (13)
  30. Bermuda Bermuda (10)
  31. Ecuador Ecuador (10)
  32. Spain Spain (10)
  33. Italy Italy (8)
  34. China China (7)
  35. Wales Wales (6)
  36. Belgium Belgium (6)
  37. Scotland Scotland (5)
  38. Greece Greece (4)
  39. Bulgaria Bulgaria (4)
  40. Mozambique Mozambique (4)
  41. Hungary Hungary (3)
  42. Thailand Thailand (3)
  43. Israel Israel (3)
  44. Luxembourg Luxembourg (3)
  45. Romania Romania (2)
  46. Croatia Croatia (2)
  47. Japan Japan (2)
  48. Finland Finland (2)
  49. Philippines Philippines (1)
  50. Grenada Grenada (1)
  51. United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates (1)
  52. Ghana Ghana (1)
  53. Serbia Serbia (1)
  54. Albania Albania (1)
  55. Greenland Greenland (1)
  56. Guam Guam (1)
  57. Singapore Singapore (1)
  58. Slovakia Slovakia (1)
  59. Aruba Aruba (1)
  60. Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina (1)
  61. Bangladesh Bangladesh (1)
  62. Ireland Ireland (1)
  63. Turkey Turkey (1)
  64. Ukraine Ukraine (1)
  65. India India (1)
  66. Uzbekistan Uzbekistan (1)
  67. Belarus Belarus (1)
  68. Jamaica Jamaica (1)
  69. Venezuela Venezuela (1)
  70. Kazakhstan Kazakhstan (1)
  71. Zimbabwe Zimbabwe (1)
  72. Latvia Latvia (1)
  73. Costa Rica Costa Rica (1)
  74. Montenegro Montenegro (1)
  75. Mauritius Mauritius (1)
  76. Malaysia Malaysia (1)
  77. New Caledonia New Caledonia (1)
  78. Egypt Egypt (1)
  79. Peru Peru (1)

Distribution of Horst by continent

Europe
16,277
32 countries
North America
12,258
9 countries
South America
3,596
9 countries
Africa
242
6 countries
Asia
98
15 countries
Oceania
70
4 countries

Most common surnames in Germany

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German surnames abroad

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Surnames similar to Horst

  1. Hoerst
  2. Hurst
  3. Hirst
  4. Horist
  5. Harst
  6. Herst
  7. Horster
  8. Hearst
  9. Harast
  10. Horsten
  11. Hirste
  12. Horstig
  13. Horsted
  14. Horsting
  15. Horstman
  16. Hristu
  17. Hurston
  18. Harasty
  19. Herston
  20. Hoersten
  21. Herstal
  22. Harasta
  23. Hristo
  24. Harget
  25. Harjit
  26. Hoerster
  27. Harket
  28. Hraste
  29. Hourscht
  30. Harkat
  31. Horsdal
  32. Harstad
  33. Hargot
  34. Hurstel
  35. Harston
  36. Herget
  37. Horstead
  38. Hourston
  39. 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

Lutz van der Horst
1975 · Actor
Marloes Horst
1989 · Model
Jochen Horst
1961 · Actor
Horst P. Horst
1906–1999 · Photographer
Guusje ter Horst
1952 · Politician
Kate ter Horst
1906–1992 · Housewife
Alexander Horst
1982 · Sportsperson
Ruprecht Horst von Butler
1967 · Ministerium

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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