About Greenheck
The surname Greenheck is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "grene" meaning "green" and "hecc" meaning "hatch" or "gate." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a green gate or a gate leading to a green area. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a connection to the color green or someone who worked as a gatekeeper.
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The surname Greenheck is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Greenheck 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 Greenheck is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Greenheck in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Greenheck using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.