Eichhorn

Eichhorn Meaning & Origin

About Eichhorn
The surname Eichhorn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eichhorn," meaning "squirrel." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a hunter or a furrier, specializing in the trade of squirrel pelts. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had squirrel-like characteristics, such as being agile or quick. Overall, the surname Eichhorn is associated with the squirrel and its related activities or attributes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eichhorn: 2,825
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,193
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.96

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXRN
🗽 NYSIIS
EACA
🔊 Soundex
E02065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 K HH ER0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪkhərn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXRN', 'AKRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eichhorn in Braille

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

The name Eichhorn in braille

How to sign the name Eichhorn using Sign Language

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

The name Eichhorn in sign language

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