Harrer

Harrer Meaning & Origin

About Harrer
The surname Harrer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herrære," meaning "warrior" or "soldier." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled fighter or served as a soldier. The name may also have been given to someone who displayed qualities associated with bravery or valor. Over time, the surname Harrer has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Harrer: 639
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑrər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Harrer in Braille

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

The name Harrer in braille

How to sign the name Harrer using Sign Language

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

The name Harrer in sign language

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