Heckler

Heckler Meaning & Origin

About Heckler
The surname Heckler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hekelære," meaning a heckler or a comb maker. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who made combs or worked with flax fibers, specifically in the process of heckling, which involved combing and straightening the fibers. Over time, the surname Heckler became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heckler: 2,590
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,043
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.88

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 K L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛklər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heckler in Braille

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

The name Heckler in braille

How to sign the name Heckler using Sign Language

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

The name Heckler in sign language

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