Halpern

Halpern Meaning & Origin

About Halpern
The surname Halpern is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "halpern," meaning "helping" or "assistant." It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals who worked as assistants or helpers in various capacities. The name Halpern signifies a person who was relied upon for support and aid, reflecting their helpful and supportive nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Halpern: 4,121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,032
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLPRN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H041065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 L P ER0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhælpərn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLPRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Halpern in Braille

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

The name Halpern in braille

How to sign the name Halpern using Sign Language

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

The name Halpern in sign language

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