Haman

Haman Meaning & Origin

About Haman
The surname Haman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "haman," meaning "cock" or "rooster." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud, confident, or having a loud voice. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Haman: 2,974
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,736
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.01

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈheΙͺmΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haman in Braille

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

The name Haman in braille

How to sign the name Haman using Sign Language

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

The name Haman in sign language

Numerology