Harvin

Harvin Meaning & Origin

About Harvin
The surname Harvin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Harbhain," meaning "rough" or "bitter." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a harsh or bitter personality. Over time, the name evolved into Harvin and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Harvin: 2,793
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,308
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.95

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRFN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R V IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑrvɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Harvin in Braille

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

The name Harvin in braille

How to sign the name Harvin using Sign Language

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

The name Harvin in sign language

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