Hecke

Hecke Meaning & Origin

About Hecke
The surname Hecke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hecke," meaning "hedge" or "fence." It is a topographic surname that was likely originally given to someone who lived near or worked with hedges or fences. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being as stubborn or unyielding as a hedge. Overall, the surname Hecke is associated with an occupation or a characteristic related to hedges or fences.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hecke: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/hecke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hecke in Braille

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

The name Hecke in braille

How to sign the name Hecke using Sign Language

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

The name Hecke in sign language

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