Haggard

Haggard Meaning & Origin

About Haggard
The surname Haggard is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old Norse word "hagri," meaning "hedge" or "enclosure," indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near or worked with hedges. Another possibility is that it comes from the Middle English word "hagard," meaning "wild" or "untamed," suggesting that the name was given to someone with a wild or unruly nature. Additionally, Haggard could also be a nickname for someone who appeared tired, exhausted, or worn out, as the word "haggard" can also mean "gaunt" or "wasted."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Haggard: 8,384
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,230
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.84

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haggard 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
HKRT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H02063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 G ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈhægərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haggard in Braille

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

The name Haggard in braille

How to sign the name Haggard using Sign Language

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

The name Haggard in sign language

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