Harfst

Harfst Meaning & Origin

About Harfst
The surname Harfst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "harf(e)" meaning "harp." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who played the harp or made harps. The name may have also been given to someone who had a harp-like physical feature or had a musical or melodious voice. Over time, the surname Harfst has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Harfst: 192
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,115
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Harfst based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRFST
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06123
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R F S T
🌐 IPA
/harfst*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRFST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Harfst in Braille

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

The name Harfst in braille

How to sign the name Harfst using Sign Language

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

The name Harfst in sign language

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