Haefling

Haefling Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Haefling: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H014052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 F AH0 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/haefling*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haefling in Braille

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

The name Haefling in braille

How to sign the name Haefling using Sign Language

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.

The name Haefling in sign language

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