Hedgpeth

Hedgpeth Meaning & Origin

About Hedgpeth
The surname Hedgpeth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hecg" meaning "hedge" and "peth" meaning "path." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or worked on a path or road that was bordered by hedges. The name may have been given to someone who was responsible for maintaining or tending to the hedges along a particular path. Over time, the surname Hedgpeth has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hedgpeth: 983
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,202
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTKP0
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0321030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 JH P IH0 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛʤpɪθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTKP0', 'HTKPT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H321

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hedgpeth in Braille

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

The name Hedgpeth in braille

How to sign the name Hedgpeth using Sign Language

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

The name Hedgpeth in sign language

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