Ehret

Ehret Meaning & Origin

About Ehret
The surname Ehret is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ehre," meaning honor or respect. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was honorable or respected in their community. The name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or who displayed qualities of integrity and dignity. Over time, the surname Ehret became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's connection to honor and respect.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ehret is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ehret: 2,061
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,485
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ehret based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ehret is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ART
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E0603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 R IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛrɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ART', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ehret in Braille

Here's how to represent Ehret in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ehret in braille

How to sign the name Ehret using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ehret using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ehret in sign language

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