Handleman

Handleman Meaning & Origin

About Handleman
The surname Handleman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hantel" meaning "handle" or "lever." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or worked with handles or levers. Over time, the name Handleman may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their skill in handling or managing various tasks or situations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Handleman: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNTLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H05340505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N D AH0 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/handleman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNTLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Handleman in Braille

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

The name Handleman in braille

How to sign the name Handleman using Sign Language

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

The name Handleman in sign language

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