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| Posted by: CelticRadio 16-Dec-2012, 04:33 PM |
| Background: Horst is a Germanic word meaning "eagle's nest" (in modern German) and "man from the forest" (in Old High German). The family name Means "wood, thicket" in German. Alternatively, it may derive from the Germanic element hros or hors meaning "horse". Variations: Horst, Horste, Horstt, Horsst, Horrst, Hoorst, Hoorste, Horstes, Horsts, van Horst. More Info: http://heraldry.celticradio.net/search.php?id=239 Discussion of this family is welcomed. |