höhnisch

Höhnisch is a German surname. It is relatively rare and is found primarily in German-speaking regions.

Etymology and origins: The precise origin of Höhnisch is not clearly documented in standard reference works. The name most likely derives from a nickname based on the adjective höhnisch, meaning “scornful” or “mocking,” and may have been assigned to an ancestor known for a sardonic demeanor. Another possibility is a habitational or topographic origin tied to a place name containing Höh- or Höhen, though direct evidence for such a link is not routinely cited in available sources.

Distribution: Höhnisch is uncommon in public records. It is attested mainly in Germany, with smaller occurrences in other German-speaking areas such as Austria. Like many German surnames, it can appear in regions outside the core area through migration and geopolitical changes over the centuries.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals bearing the surname Höhnisch documented in major reference works. The name may appear in regional or local contexts but lacks a profile of widely known figures.

See also: The German adjective höhnisch means scornful, and may be etymologically related to the surname. Related or similar surnames include Höhn and Hohn, which share common roots in German naming traditions.