About Haefling
The surname Haefling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hafelinc," meaning "little hopper" or "little grasshopper." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was agile or had a lively and energetic nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Haefling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haefling 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 Haefling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Haefling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Haefling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.