Harshman

Harshman Meaning & Origin

About Harshman
The surname Harshman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "harsch," meaning "rough" or "harsh." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a rough or harsh demeanor or worked in a profession that involved rough or harsh materials. Over time, the surname Harshman has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Harshman: 3,647
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,971
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRXMN
🗽 NYSIIS
HASNA
🔊 Soundex
H0620505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R SH M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑrʃmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRXMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Harshman in Braille

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

The name Harshman in braille

How to sign the name Harshman using Sign Language

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

The name Harshman in sign language

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