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Yellowhorse Surname Meaning

Native American (mainly Navajo; also Yellow Horse): translation into English of a personal name such as Navajo Bilį́į́’ Łitsoii (literally ‘His Yellow Horse’) based on łį́į́ʼ łitsoii ‘yellow horse’ (i.e. sorrel).

Alternatively, in Cheyenne, the name Heovo'hame is derived from heov- ‘yellow’ and hame ‘horse’.

These names illustrate the significance of the color yellow in Native American culture and its connection to horses, which are often symbols of strength and freedom.

Additionally, the use of personal names that translate to descriptors reflects a common practice in many Native American languages, capturing essential aspects of identity and heritage.

See also Horse.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Yellowhorse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yellowhorse in 1957 was 29, and 92 in 2004.

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