Hefler

Hefler Meaning & Origin

About Hefler
The surname Hefler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Hefler," meaning "baker" or "bread maker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "hefel," which refers to a type of bread. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a baker or was associated with the baking trade. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hefler: 303
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hefler 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 Hefler in Braille

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

The name Hefler in braille

How to sign the name Hefler using Sign Language

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

The name Hefler in sign language

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