Hedge

Hedge Meaning & Origin

About Hedge
The surname Hedge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hecg," meaning a hedge or a fence made of hawthorn. It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a hedge or a boundary, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with hedges. Over time, the surname Hedge has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hedge: 3,805
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,641
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HJ
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 JH
🌐 IPA
/hɛʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hedge in Braille

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

The name Hedge in braille

How to sign the name Hedge using Sign Language

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

The name Hedge in sign language

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