Hairston

Hairston Meaning & Origin

About Hairston
The surname Hairston is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "haer" meaning "hare" and the word "stan" meaning "stone." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a stone or rock associated with hares. Over time, the name evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hairston can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hairston: 16,090
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hairston 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 Hairston is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HRSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H062305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 R S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhaΙͺrstΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HRSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hairston in Braille

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

The name Hairston in braille

How to sign the name Hairston using Sign Language

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

The name Hairston in sign language

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