Hebig

Hebig Meaning & Origin

About Hebig
The surname Hebig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hebic" or "hebich," meaning "eager" or "zealous." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was enthusiastic or diligent in their work. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Hebig can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hebig: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HPK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 B IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/hebig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hebig in Braille

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

The name Hebig in braille

How to sign the name Hebig using Sign Language

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

The name Hebig in sign language

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