Show ContentsHorovitz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Horovitz Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Etymology of Horovitz

What does the name Horovitz mean?

The prestigious Jewish surname Horovitz comes from Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. In the Middle Ages, people were often known by only one name. As they began moving closer together, it became necessary to adopt surnames, in order to better distinguish themselves from one another. There are a wide variety of hereditary surnames, and the surname Horovitz is a habitational name. It is taken from the place called Horovice, in Bohemia which is derived from the Slavic element, gora, which means hill.

Early Origins of the Horovitz family

The surname Horovitz was first found in the town of Horovice, Bohemia, in the 15th century, where they were first recorded in early documents.

Horovitz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Horowitz, Horovitz, Hurwitz, Horobetz, Horwitz, Haurwitz, Gorwitz, Gurvitz, Gurvich, Urwitz and many more.

Contemporary Notables of the name Horovitz (post 1700) +

  • Joseph Horovitz (1926-2022), Austrian-born, British composer and conductor, Professor of Composition at the Royal College of Music since 1961, Council Member of the Composers' Guild of Great Britain since 1970

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