About Heafner
The surname Heafner is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "heafod" meaning "head" and the occupational suffix "-ner" indicating a person who works with or is associated with something. Therefore, the surname Heafner is believed to have originally referred to someone who was a leader or chief, or someone who held a prominent position within a community or organization. Over time, the meaning of the surname may have evolved, and it is now primarily used as a family name.
The surname Heafner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heafner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Heafner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Heafner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.