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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The surname Hector is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Hector in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.