Halfmann

Halfmann Meaning & Origin

About Halfmann
The surname Halfmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "halpman," meaning "helper" or "assistant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a helper or assistant to a higher-ranking individual. Over time, the surname Halfmann became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to this occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Halfmann: 976
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLFMN
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H041505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 F M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhæfmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLFMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Halfmann in Braille

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

The name Halfmann in braille

How to sign the name Halfmann using Sign Language

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

The name Halfmann in sign language

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