Harnisch

Harnisch Meaning & Origin

About Harnisch
The surname Harnisch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "harnisch," meaning "armor" or "protective covering." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or wore armor. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled armorers or to those who had a strong and protective nature. Over time, the surname Harnisch has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Harnisch: 578
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38332
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Harnisch 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
HRNX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H065020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R N IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑrnɪʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRNX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Harnisch in Braille

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

The name Harnisch in braille

How to sign the name Harnisch using Sign Language

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

The name Harnisch in sign language

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