Heffler

Heffler Meaning & Origin

About Heffler
The surname Heffler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Heffler," meaning "weaver" or "one who works with textiles." It is derived from the Middle High German word "heffel," which refers to a weaving tool or loom. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a weaver or was involved in the textile industry. Over time, individuals with the surname Heffler may have adopted it as their family name, passing it down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heffler: 409
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50960
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heffler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFLR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 F L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛflər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heffler in Braille

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

The name Heffler in braille

How to sign the name Heffler using Sign Language

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

The name Heffler in sign language

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