Hefflinger

Hefflinger Meaning & Origin

About Hefflinger
The surname Hefflinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hevelinc," meaning "little hawk." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had hawk-like qualities or characteristics, such as sharp eyesight or a fierce nature. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or had a connection to falconry. Over time, the surname Hefflinger became hereditary and passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hefflinger: 173
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,655
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hefflinger 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
HFLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 F L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/hefflinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFLNKR', 'HFLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hefflinger in Braille

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

The name Hefflinger in braille

How to sign the name Hefflinger using Sign Language

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

The name Hefflinger in sign language

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