Heffner

Heffner Meaning & Origin

About Heffner
The surname Heffner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Häfner," meaning "potter" or "ceramicist." It is derived from the Middle High German word "hefen," which means "to bake" or "to fire." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked in the pottery industry, specifically in the production of ceramic vessels such as pots, jugs, and bowls. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Heffner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heffner: 6,980
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heffner 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
HFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛfnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heffner in Braille

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

The name Heffner in braille

How to sign the name Heffner using Sign Language

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

The name Heffner in sign language

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