Haenlein

Haenlein Meaning & Origin

About Haenlein
The surname Haenlein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hane" meaning "rooster" and the suffix "-lein" which is a diminutive form. Therefore, the surname Haenlein can be interpreted as "little rooster" or "son of the rooster." It is likely that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud, confident, or having a loud voice. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Haenlein: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haenlein 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
HNLN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H05405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 L N IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/haenlein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H545

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haenlein in Braille

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

The name Haenlein in braille

How to sign the name Haenlein using Sign Language

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

The name Haenlein in sign language

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