Hector

Hector Meaning & Origin

About Hector
The surname Hector is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name "Hector," which itself comes from the Greek name "Hektor." The name is believed to mean "holding fast" or "steadfast," and it was a popular given name in ancient Greece. As a surname, Hector likely originated as a patronymic, denoting "son of Hector," and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hector can be found worldwide, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hector: 4,387
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,572
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.49

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hector in Braille

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

The name Hector in braille

How to sign the name Hector using Sign Language

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

The name Hector in sign language

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