Hedgcoth

Hedgcoth Meaning & Origin

About Hedgcoth
The surname Hedgcoth is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the surname Hedgecock. It is derived from the Old English word "heg," meaning "hedge," and "cocc," meaning "rooster" or "cock." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a hedge or had some association with a hedge or rooster. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation led to the different forms of the surname, including Hedgcoth.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hedgcoth: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTKK0
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H032030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 G TH AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/hedgcoth*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTKK0', 'HTKKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H323

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hedgcoth in Braille

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

The name Hedgcoth in braille

How to sign the name Hedgcoth using Sign Language

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

The name Hedgcoth in sign language

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