About Hecht
The surname Hecht is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hech(e)t," meaning "pike" or "fish." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked as a fisherman or had physical characteristics resembling a pike fish. The surname Hecht is relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations in spelling across different countries.
The surname Hecht is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hecht 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 Hecht is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hecht in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hecht using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.