Hefel

Hefel Meaning & Origin

About Hefel
The surname Hefel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hevel" or "hefel," meaning "handle" or "lever." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with handles or levers, such as a carpenter or a blacksmith. Over time, individuals with the surname Hefel may have adopted it as their family name, passing it down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hefel: 429
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49087
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/hefel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hefel in Braille

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

The name Hefel in braille

How to sign the name Hefel using Sign Language

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

The name Hefel in sign language

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